AH 1600-1700

By ANDuncan
  • The Founding of Jamestown

    The Founding of Jamestown

    Jamestown is founded in southeast Virginia by the London Company.
  • First Slaves Arrive in America

    First Slaves Arrive in America

    The first group of 20 slaves is brought to Jamestown.
  • Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded

    Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded

    Mass. Bay Colony is founded by a group of 1,000 Puritan refugees.
  • Execution of Charles the First in England

    Execution of Charles the First in England

    King Charles the First, after much turmoil in England, is captured and executed.
  • The Beginning of King Philip's War

    The Beginning of King Philip's War

    King Philip (Metacom) waged war on the New England colonists.
  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Bacon's Rebellion

    Bacon's Rebellion was a conflict between Virginia and the British leadership.
  • King William's War

    King William's War

    The French and British conflict in North America.
  • The Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution occurs with the King of England deposed and replaced by his daughter.
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem Witch trials occur in Massachusetts. Nineteen people are executed by hanging.