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On May 14, 1607, English settlers came over and settled in Jamestown, Virginia. -
20-30 enslaved Africans were brought over on a ship which spiked slavery in the colonies. -
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative and democratic government in America. -
The Mayflower containing around 130 people arrived in Massachusetts. -
The same day the Mayflower arrived in America, the Mayflower Compact was signed, establishing rules/laws in Plymouth Colony. -
The British Parliament restricted the trade coming in and out of England. -
The Slave Laws were Established:
A child of a slave is a slave
Marriage between slaves isn't recognized
Slaves are considered property -
This was the Native American's last try to get their land back from the people.
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Bacon's Rebellion was a revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon.
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Women in Massachusetts were being accused of witchcraft ending in execution.
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The Stono Rebellion was one of the most significant slave rebellions -
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes on printed paper. -
The Boston Massacre was a riot caused by British Troops in the streets of Boston. -
The Tea Act gave control of the trade and delivery of the tea to the East India Tea Co. -
The Sons of Liberty were protesting by throwing all the tea from the ships into the harbor. -
The representatives from the colonies came together and discussed the future of the United States. -
The Declaration of Independence was the document announcing the independence of the colonies from Great Britain. -
The Constitution was the establishment of the government of the United States, -
George Washington was elected the first president of the United States. -
John Adams was elected the 2nd President of the United States. -
Thomas Jefferson was Elected the 3rd President of the United States. -
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of U.S. territory that doubled the size of the U.S. -
A war fought between the U.S. and Britain about violations of America.
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Texas gained independence and became a self-governing republic.
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The American Indian Tribes were forced to migrate west.
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The Mexican-American War was was dispute over the border of Mexico and Texas.
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Gold was discovered near Sacramento, California bringing a flood of workers and people in. -
The Seneca Falls Convention was the First Women's Rights Convention held.
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The Civil War was a war between the United States and 11 states that has seceded from the rest of the country.
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The Battle of Gettysburg was fought mainly over slavery.