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Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown,Virginia
Jamestown was the first perminent English settlement in the New World. -
Creation of the House of Burgesses
Was the first legislative assembly in American history. Men gathered to discuss the deserved rights and freedoms of the colonists. -
Founding of Plymouth
Plymouth was a place of religious freedom which is what caused many people (especially Puritans) to leave Britain. -
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Pequot War
Pequot War
The Pequot War was started by a power struggle concerning who got to trade furs where. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Considered the first constitution. It is a short document demanding rights for the colonial individuals. -
Toleration Act of 1649
Passed by the assembly of the Maryland colony. Gave religious freedom, and forced acceptance and tolerance of all religions. Also limited hate speech. Helped inspire America's legal protection for those exposed to diversity. -
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Navigation Acts
Acts to put Mercantilism into action. They were agreements of trade to enlarge the income levels for Britain. -
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King Philip's War
King Philip's War
Was a war for territory between the British settlers and natives. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A rebellion lead by Nathaniel Bacon. The colonists felt they had the right to expand their territory westward and rebelled against the British government who was trying to conserve the natives' land and avoid war. -
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Dominion of New England
ot was an uprising against the British Government after King James left the throne. -
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Salem Witch Trials
A series of trial concerning witchcraft in Salem, Masschusetts. 91 people were killed and 8 were condemned. More than 150 were inprisoned. -
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Great Awakening
Jonathon Edwards and George Whitfield gave inspirational sermons which helped to develope new denominations that everyone was accepted into.
Religion was a personal responsibility and shouoldn't be regulated. Faith isn't always traditional. -
Peter Zenger Trial
Peter Zenger spoke out against the newly appointed colonial governor, William Cosby. His opinions were proclaimed false and Zenger was arrested. Zenger was found not guilty. This was the start to freedom of press for America. -
Stono Rebellion
It was the largest slave uprising in the British colonies. They recuited almost 60 slaves and killed almost 20 white men. 44 slaves were killed.
