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On November 9, 1620, the Mayflower lands at Cape Cod, Massachusetts with 101 colonists.
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Mayflower compact is signed by the 41 men, establishes a form of local government in which the colonists agree to abide by majority rules.
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English civil war erupts between th eroyalists of King Charles 1.
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Rhode Island passes the first law in the colonies declaring slavery illegal
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The Treaty of Westmister ends the conflict between the Englosh and the Dutch. The Dutch returns its colonies in Aerica to the English.
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The population of American colonists reaches 475,000.
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The population of black slaves in the American colonies reaches 75,000.
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King George 2 acsends the English thrown.
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Fifty black slaves are hung in Charleston, South Carolina after plans for another revolt are revealed.
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The Currency Act i spassed by the English Parliament, bannin g the issue of paper money by the New England colonies.
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England declares war on France, as the French and Indian War in the colonies now spreads to Europe.
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Durning the Fall of Quebec, the British defeat the French, thus gaining control of Canada.
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The population of colonists in America reaches 1,500,000.
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England declares war on Spain, which had been planning to ally itself with France and Austria.
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England officially declares an end to hostilities in America.
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George Washington casts first Presidential veto
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Spain and France sign Peace Treaty
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Spain declares war on England
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11 Amendement ratified, judicial powers constructed
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King of Naples flees before advancing French Army