1600-1700

By AdolfoM9

  • Founding of Jamestown

    The first English colony in Virginia.
  • Start of Slavery in the new world

    Start of Slavery in the new world

    Arrival of first African slaves in Jamestown.

  • Plymouth colony founded

    The mayflower arrives, and the pilgrims establish the Plymouth Colony.

  • New Amsterdam founded

    The Dutch established New Amsterdam which would later become New York.

  • Massachusetts Bay Colony

    Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a royal charter.

  • Maryland Founded

    Maryland is founded as a haven for English Catholics

  • Rhode Island Founded

    Roger Williams established Rhode Island with a focus on religious freedom.

  • First American Constitution

    Fundamental Orders, the first written constitution in America, is adopted in Connecticut.

  • New England Confederation

    The New England Confederation is formed for defense and cooperation.
  • Beginning of King Phillip's war

    Beginning of King Phillip's war

    A war that was Native Americans against English settlers and their Indian allies.
  • End of King Phillip's War

    End of King Phillip's War

    King Phillip's War, a conflict between Native Americans and New England settlers.
  • Yale College

    Yale College

    Yale College is founded in New Haven, Connecticut.