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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
British Colonialism in North America
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Reign of James the 1
The reign of James the I was important because it was the first time England and Scotland had the same monarch. -
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Founding and Chartered of Virginia
Virginia was the first founded colony. It was mainly founded because of the desire to gain wealth and also to convert the Natives into Christianity. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgess's was the first elected legislative assembly in the colonies.This was important because it helped to bring about the American Revolutionary War. -
Founding of Plymouth
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Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact is significant because it was the first democratic government established in the colonies. It consisted of separatist Puritans, adventurers, and tradesmen. -
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Reign of Charles I
Charles the I reign was mainly focused on religious and political strife that led to civil war. He gained possession of the throne after his fathers death. -
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Founding and Establishment of Massachusetts
The colony of Massachusetts was founded in 1620 and became a colony in 1691. It was founded under a royal charter and people migrated there for religious freedom. -
Founding of Maryland
Maryland was founded as a haven and safe place for Roman Catholics persecuted in England, and to give the opportunity to people of religious freedom. -
Founding of Connecticut
Connecticut was founded for political and religious freedom. -
Founding of Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded due to a disagreement between the Massachusetts Bay and Roger Williams and his followers because of separation of church ans state, also for religious freedom. -
Founding of Delaware
Delaware was first established by Swedish settlers. -
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Commonwealth
The Commonwealth was a time period without a monarch, it was instead ruled as a Republic. -
First Navigation Act
The first Navigation Act were laws passed by the English Parliament put in place to limit the governments control over trade between England, its colonies, and around the world. -
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Reign of Richard Cromwell
The reign of Richard had failed on carrying his fathers role as leader of commonwealth. After his fathers death he had to take control and take the role of lead. He had trouble and difficulties at the beginning. -
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Reign of Charles II
Charles II reign marked the Restoration period. He was also known for his differences faced with Parliament. -
Founding of The Carolina's
The Carolina's were founded for religious freedom and also for farming and trade. It later split into North and South Carolina. -
Founding of New York
New York was founded as a trade center of fur by the Dutch. -
Founding of New Jersey
New Jersey was founded as a farming and trade place. -
Bacon's Rebellion
The Bacon's Rebellion was the first rebellion in the American Colonies. It was significant because the Virginian people stood up to the Virginia governor. -
Founding of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was founded mainly as a refugee for Quakers and for the practice of religious freedom. -
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Reign of James the II
James the II granted religious minorities the right to worship. He was taken off the throne because of how he wanted to turn everybody in the country to absolute Catholicism leading to a revolt and his removal from the throne. He was also the last Roman Catholic Monarch. -
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Reign of Mary II of England
The reign of Mary ruled as joint monarch with her husband. They were offered the throne by the English Parliament. -
Founding of New Hampshire
The founding of New Hampshire was founded as an escape for those who felt pressured by religious and economic rules. It also was founded for farming. -
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials was a series of prosecution pf people being accused of witchcraft and having to do with the making pacts with the devil. People accused were guilty until proven innocent. -
Founding of Georgia
Georgia was founded to relief the poor/incarcerated. -
Molasses Act
The Molasses Act was a British law designed to impose high taxes on molasses that was imported from anywhere other then Great Britain. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War also known as the seven years of war was a war over land and power between the French and the British. -
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Albany Congress
The Albany Congress was a meeting/conference set to discuss the problems against Britain and France. Talking about how the British wanted to ally with the Iroquois because of their strong and fierce warriors. The meeting was composed by native leaders, colonial officials, and representatives from seven of the British colonies. -
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Pontiac's Rebellion
The Rebellion was caused due to Native Americans being dissatisfied with the postwar policies made by the British General.