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Jamestown
This was the first permanent settlement in the Americas and it was established by the Virginia Company of London. It was located on the east bank of the James (Powhatan) River in southeast Virginia. -
The House of Burgesses
The first legislative assembly. It was held in Jamestown and organized by George Yeardley. -
Mayflower Compact
A set of rules for self governance. It was established by the english colonists. -
Maryland
A group of Catholics settled in Maryland and promoted religious tolerance. -
Slavery in Connecticut
Slavery was legalized and recognized throughout the colonies. -
Navigation Act
Britain passed the Navigation Act. This was there to control commerce in the colonies. -
Indian War
More than 1,000 colonists and 3,000 Indians had died. More than half of all New England towns were attacked by Indian warriors, and many were completely destroyed. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Francis Bacon led the burning of Jamestown and was executed along with 23 other men. -
France Claims Louisiana
France claimed Louisiana when Robert Cavalier de LaSalle explored the valleys south of the Mississippi. -
Settlement of Pennsylvania
William Penn signed a treaty with the Native Americans in Delaware and acquired the land in Pennsylvania.