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Jamestown is founded
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Smallpox Epidemic amongst Native Americans
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Mayflower Compact is signed
Established form of local government. -
John Winthrop leads Puritans to Massachusetts Bay
Boston is oficially established in September -
Navigation Act is passed
Limits export of tobacco and sugar to only England and its other colonies -
King Philip's War
War breaks out between colonist and Native Americans over expansion issues. Ends in August of 1676. -
Pennsylvania founded
William Penn, a Quaker, recieves a royal charter from King Charles II -
Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
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Decleration of Independence is signed
