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Queen Elizabeth Died
On this day Queen Elizabeth of England died. -
King James I becomes the King of England
After his cousin Queen Elizabeth I dies, King James I inherits the crown. -
Gunpowder Plot
The Catholic plot to blow up Parliament. -
The colony Jamestown was found.
On this day the colonists founded the colony of Jamestown. -
John Milton's birth
British John Milton was born on this day -
King James Bible
The King James Bible was published. -
Thirty Years War
A religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. -
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The Thirty Years War
The religious conflict between the Catholics and Protestants, which ended with the Peace of Westphalia. -
Slaves
The first african slaves were brought to the Virginia colony. -
Mayflower
The pilgrims landed on plymouth rock. -
Indian Massacre of 1622
Native Americans massacred the Jamestown colonists. -
King James I death
King James die and his son Charles I was crowned King of England. -
The Thirty Years War Ends
The religious conflict ended on this day. -
The Great Plague of London
The plague wiped out a sixth of London's population. -
The Great Fire
The Great Fire of London tore through London for 4 days and ended the plague. -
Money
The first paper money was issued in the colony of Massachusetts. -
Queen Mary ll death
Queen Mary ll dies after 5 years of ruling with her husband King William lll
