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English Settlement
In Jamestown Virginia, The first successful English Settlement, is founded -
MayFlower Compact
The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact -
Carolina Colony
John Locke contributes to the constitution for the Carolina Colony. -
The Colonies Unite
The Albany Congress proposes that the colonies unite. -
Stamp Act
Stamp Act is Passed -
Boston Massacre
Five Colonies are killed by the British at the Boston Massacre. -
Tea Act
Tea Act is passed and colonist have a Boston Tea Party -
Intolerable Acts
Another set of laws passed to punish the colonist for the troubles in Boston. These laws prompted widespread calls for a meeting of the colonies. -
War Begins
The Battles of Lexington and Concord spark the Revolution -
Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
