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James 1, son of Mary Queen of Scots, reigned until 1625 -
Jamestown was the first permanent colony established by the English colonists in 1607. This settlement was located on the northeastern coast of present-day Virginia. -
The first African slaves arrived in America in 1619. They landed at Point Comfort located in Hampton, Virginia. -
A group of English immigrants sailed to America for religious freedom. They established Plymouth Colony in present day Massachusetts.
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The Mayflower Compact was the first written government enacted in America. The Mayflower Compact was introduced and signed by the Pilgrims on their voyage to the new world.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony was established on the eastern coast of New England. This colony would be the largest and most successful colony in America during colonization. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was constantly growing due to immigration and was also economically thriving on farming
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The establishment of Maryland came to be due to religious reasons. Maryland was created as a safe space for anyone to live under any religion with no fear of persecution.
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The English Civil war was known for the political and religious battles between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians in Britain.
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This rebellion was the spark to the American Revolution from Great Britain. Bacon’s Rebellion was caused by only landowners having the right to vote and indentured servants in Virginia who felt unrepresented.
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English Quaker, William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a place for religious freedom. However, unlike other colonies, Penn had no official church. Pennsylvania was against slavery and was a major hub for industrial economics.