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