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Columbus finds what will later become known as the New World while trying to find a new route to the Indies.
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The high point of the revival of artisitic and intellectual interest in Europe.
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A revolt against the Catholic Church led by Martin Luther.
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The beginning of the Spanish invasions of Central American and the New World.
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Tobacco is introduced to Europe, which would later prove to be a popular demand.
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English settlers establish the first permanent English settlement in America along the Chesapeake Bay.
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Frecnh found Quebec. (Northern North America)
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Spanish found Santa Fe.
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Tobacco provided the first returns on investment for the Virgina Company.
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The beginning of African slaves in North America.
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First document of self-government in North America.
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Puritan emigration to North America.
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Conflict between English settlers and Pequot Indians over control of land and trade. Many natives massecred.
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Established in attempt to gain members of church- children could be baptized whether their baptized parents had experienced conversion or not.
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New England monarchs establish Bill of Rights.
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King of England ordered a stop to the persecution of Catholics in Massachussetts.
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The dark side of the Puritan faith, Many women are tried and killed because they were accused to be witches.
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Movement of rational and logical thinking instead of faith and religion.
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Limitations for slaves established.
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The revival of religion after the decline due to Enlightenment,