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Establishment of Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in the New World, established by the London Company. -
The House of Burgesses
In 1619, the first democratic assembly was held in Virginia. -
First African slaves brought to America
The first African slaves were brought to the New World by English ships -
Establishment of The Plymouth colony
The Puritans establish a colony in Plymouth after arriving from England on the Mayflower. -
First Thanksgiving
The first thanksgiving is held between the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe. -
Settlement of Boston
John Winthrop and colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colony begin settling Boston. -
Rhode Island is founded
Roger Williams establishes Rhode Island as a colony -
Legalization of slavery in Connecticut
Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon leads a rebellion against Governor Berkley. -
First paper money issued in North America
The first paper money is issued in North America by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.