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The first permanent English settlement in America is established in Jamestown, Virginia.
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A Dutch ship with about 20-30 slaves brought over the first slaves to Jamestown.
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The first representative assembly in America, the House of Burgesses, meets for their first convention in Virginia.
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The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is established by Pilgrims from England. Before exiting the ship, 41 male passengers signed the Mayflower Compact, which formed the basis for the colony's government.
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Massachusetts Bay colony is founded by John Winthrop.
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Connecticut Colony is established by Thomas Hooker.
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The Indian Massacre of 1662 occurred in Virginia after the Powhattan Indians attacked the English settlers.
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The English forces capture New Amsterdam and rename it New York.
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The Salem witch trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts, and killed several women who were accused of witchcraft.
