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Fouding of Jamestown
The founding of Jamestown was when the English made their first perminent colony. This colony helped shape the nation, and the country. -
Creation of the House of Burgessus
This was the first legislature formed in early colonial america. It was formed by a 6 day meeting at the church in jamestown. This event helped to start forming a base for american government. -
Founding of Plymouth
Plymouth is a town curantly found in massachussets. It was founded by Pilgrims. This is important because it was the start of religious freedom. -
Pequot War
The Pequot war was between the residents of the plymouth colony and the Pequot tribe. This was the start of slavery when Native American prisoners were sold to the west indies as slaves. -
Fundemental orders of Connecticut
These were the rules adopted by the Conecticut Colony. Its important becuase it was america's first written constitution -
Toleration act of 1649
This act was dor religious tolerance, (religious freedom). It was important because it was the first restriction on hate speech in america. -
Navigation Acts
These acts restricted foreign trade shipping between England and its colonies. (to cut off trade from france, netherlands, etc). These acts are important because they forced colonial developement. -
The Salem Witch Trials
People in colonial america were accused of performing witchcraft. Those who were accused were hanged. This is important becuase it was the start of "death sentencing" -
King Philip's War
this war was named after the leader of the native american side, metacomet, translated to, king philips. this was the first big war on american soil, though there had been small battles before. -
Bacon's Rebellion
nathanial bacon led the virginia colony in a rebellion to overthrow william berkeley and the virginian colony's government. -
Dominion of New England
a union formed in new england by all colonies. though everyone deeply resented being stripped of their freedoms. this was americas first formed union/ law common law making system. -
Great Awakening
this is a term to describe the religious revival in america -
Stono Rebellion
a rebellion of the slaves in south carolina. the slaves tried to overthrow the white folk and gain freedom. this was the first thing before the getysburg address to try to free slaves -
Peter Zenger Trail
peter zenger wrote a type of news paper, bashing the royal government. he was pleaded not guilty in his trial. he never denied priting the papers, but never admitted too it either. he is the reason for free press,
