1600-1700

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    The first successful settlement of England in America.
    Native Indian helped them to live.
    Gaining money from tobacco.
  • Virginia House of Burgesses

    Virginia House of Burgesses

    The first legislature of America.
    There were 22 members and soon became a representative government.
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact

    The first government related contract, which was signed by 41 male in Mayflower, in the new World.
    Became the basis for the Plymouth Colony.
  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Bacon's Rebellion

    Nathaniel Bacon wanted to start war with Native Indian but the governor, William Berkeley, held the opposite opinion.
    Bacon started rebellion with Berkeley.
    It was ended by British.
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution

    The "Bloodless Revolution".
    William of the House of Orange and his wife, Mary, took the throne from King James the Second.
    This event took out any possibility of England ever becoming a Catholic monarchy.
  • Toleration Act

    Toleration Act

    It was an act of Parliament granting the nonconformists freedom to worship.
    Giving nonconformist place to worship.
  • English Bills of Right

    English Bills of Right

    It declared the rights and liberties to people.
    Limited the power of the crown.
    Signed by William the Orange and Mary the Second.
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    It was the first witch trail.
    Started be two women who started accusing others.
    The end of Puritan faith.