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Jamestown
The first successful settlement of England in America.
Native Indian helped them to live.
Gaining money from tobacco. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The first legislature of America.
There were 22 members and soon became a representative government. -
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
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
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
It was an act of Parliament granting the nonconformists freedom to worship.
Giving nonconformist place to worship. -
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
It was the first witch trail.
Started be two women who started accusing others.
The end of Puritan faith.
