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Founding of Jamestown
First English settlement in America, located in Virginia. The production of tobacco caused its economy to boom, and the settlement thrived -
Creation of the House of Burgesses
The first legislature of the 15 colonies. -
Founding of PLymouth
Founded by the Pilgrims for the purpose of freedom of religion. -
Pequot War
The English took over some of the Pequot tribe's land, which caused the Pequots to revolt, ultimately causing a war between the Pequots and English. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
It was the first constitution of the United States that limited the power of government and gave it structure. -
Toleration Act of 1649
This was a law passed in Maryland that mandated for religous tolerance. It inspired the first religous protections in the United States. -
Navigation Act
It only allowed english ships to import goods to English territory, so that the Dutch may not dominate trade. -
King Phillips War
Was the last major effort of Native Americans to drive out English settlers. -
Bacon's Rebellion
It was the first rebellion in the Americas. It took place because of the unfair treatment of William Berkley. -
Dominion of New England
The dominion greatly restrcted the colonies of their original rights, causing uproar from the colonies and ultimately the failure of the dominion. -
Salem Witch Trials
Puritans in Salem Massachusetts put many accused witchs to death. -
Great Awakening
The great awakening was a movement that went through the Americas that great strengthed the Christian religion. -
Peter Zenger Trial
Peter Zenger published a newspaper that critized the govenor of New York, causing him to be charge with libel. This was contreversial due to the wide belief of free speech. -
Stono Rebellion
The first slace rebellion in the Americas, it took place in South Carolina.
