Koala

Colonial History

By JimPickens21

  • Founding of Jamestown

    Jamestown was founded in 1607 by Btirrish colonists, and was the first colony in North America

  • Creation of the House of Bergesses

    The House of Bergesses was a reform made to the colony of Jamestown by the Verginia Company of London. Its intended purpose was to make public authorities more responsive

  • Founding of Plymourh

    Plymouth was founded in 1620 by 100 English Puritans

  • The Peqout War

    The War between the Puritans, and the Peqout Tribe

  • The Fundamental Orders of Conneticut

    This document was the first "constitution" to be drafted for people in the new world.

  • The Toleration Act of 1649

    This act was intended to allow religous freedom back to Maryland. However, it failed to do this.

  • The Navigation Acts

    These acts vastly limited the trading rights of colonists in the new world

  • King Philip's War Begins

    The final major effort Native Americans made to drive off the colonials begins

  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Several people who all wanted to be in charge of Jamestown fought for rule.

  • King Philip's War Ends

    The war ended with the indians defeated

  • The Domination of New England

    The English, feeling threatened by New Englands growing independance, tighted control over the colonies.

  • The Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem witch trials accused over 200 people of using witchcraft, and executed over 20.

  • The Great Awakening

    Was a spiritual renewal in the colonies

  • The Trial of John Peter Zenger

    Peter Zenger attempted to print a journal which publically critisized English control. The jury determined he was not guilty

  • Stono Rebellion

    20 African Slaves met in secreat near the Stono River, and then broke into a store, killed the shop keepers, and stole guns and powder. The amount of slaves increased in size as they traveled south.