1600-1699

By bthames11

  • 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.