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Jamestown Founded
Jamestown, the first English colony in North America, founded in 1607 by one-hundred and four settlers who had sailed to North America aboard three ships, the Susan Constant, the Discovery, and the Godspeed. -
The Founding of Quebec
The first city in New France is founded by Samuel de Champlain. This was the first permanent settlement that was not meant to be just a trading post. -
The Founding of Sante Fe
Sante Fe was founded by Spanish colonists in 1610, and it is the oldest capital city in the United States. -
First Tobacco Crop Planted in America
In 1616 John Rolfe was the first colonist to plant tobacco on American soil. -
House of Burgresses Established
In 1619, the House of Burgresses was established by the Virginia Company, and it was the lower house of the colonial Virginia government. -
Foundation of Plymouth Colony
In 1620, the pilgrims from Plymouth, England founded Plymouth Colony and signed the Mayflower Compact. -
New Amsterdam Established
In 1625 New Amsterdam was founded by the Dutch West India Company in order to establish trade in the area. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded
In 1628 the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by investors and quickly became the largest colony in New England. -
Connecticut Established
In 1636 Connecticut was founded by the Dutch in order to create a settlement for the Puritans. -
Slavery Extends Across the America
Connecticut legalizes slavery which causes other colonies to follow in it's footsteps. -
Navigation Act Successfully Passes
Starting in 1651, the Navigation Act, which aimed at controlling colonial commerce, is passed by the British Parliament. -
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King Philip's War
King Philip's War was a conflict between indigenous people of New England and the colonists of New England. -
Massachusetts First Uses Paper Money
In 1690, the Province of Massachusetts began to use paper bills as money. -
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of accusations and then trials that resulted in more than 200 people being killed due to practicing witchcraft.
