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Jamestown
The first permanent English settlement in America. -
Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson explores the Hudson River and the northeast coast. -
New Netherland
The Dutch colony, New Netherland is established. -
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The Thirty Years War
The Thirty Years war was a religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics. -
The House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly in America. -
African Slaves
The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. -
The Plymouth Colony
This colony was established by Pilgrims from England in Massachusetts. -
Boston
Puritans discover the city of Boston. -
Thomas Hooker
Thomas Hooker establishes the Connecticut Colony. -
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The English Civil Wars
The English Civil Wars were three distinct armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists. These wars paved the way for the Glorious Revolution.
