Colonization, Settlement, and Communities (1607-1763) By: Karina Cannon, Amber Coleman and Caitlyn Phelps
By amcoleman
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Jamestown Gets Established
On May 14, 1607, the London company established the first permanent English settlement in the Americas called Jamestown in South East Virginia. Picture citation:https://seniorhiker.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/fortgate01.jpg -
First Slaves
First African slaves are brought to Jamestown. This is the beginning of slavery in the United States. They brought slaves over to help in the production of tobacco. Picture Citation: http://lostfeather.weebly.com/washitaw.html -
House Of Burgesses
On July 30, 1919, the first representative assembly in America meets for the first time in Virginia. It was called the House of Burgesses. Picture Citation: http://usdf.us/patrick-henry-house-of-burgesses/ -
Plymouth Rock
In the year 1620, English puritans lead by William Bradford landed at Plymouth Rock. They came here because they were seeking religious freedom. They first landed at Provincetown and then moved to Plymouth. Picture citation:http://www.seeplymouth.com/sites/default/files/styles/lodging_big/public/things-to-do/27.9%20KB%20Plymouth%20Rock.jpg?itok=CCoCahCK -
Plymouth Colony
On December 11th, 1620, Pilgrams from England established Plymouth colony in Massachusetts. Before getting off of the Mayflower (their ship) 41 of the male passengers signed the Mayflower compact. This was an agreement that formed the basics of the colonies government. Picture Citation:https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5046/5267520410_a7346c9217_z.jpg -
The First Thanksgiving
The settlers and the Native Americans celebrated their first Thanksgiving together. Due to half of the colonists dying in the first year of being there, the Native Americans, including Squanto, taught them how to grow native foods, resulting in the first Thanksgiving (Fritzer 26). Picture citation:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_F7y9T6An_MQ/SwsGvQqOQWI/AAAAAAAAAOk/Y_Vdc80nEjA/s1600/Thanksgiving+pic+Jennie+Brownscombe+1914.jpeg -
Purchase of Manhattan by the Dutch
On November 5, 1626, a letter was written the the high and mighty lords by P. Schagen giving a report on the people buying the island of Manhattan from the Indians and also that their people are living in good heart and peace. http://avalon.law.yale.edu/17th_century/charter_015.asp Picture Citation:http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/manhattan-purchase-1626-granger.jpg -
Colonial Population
In the year 1650, the population of colonist in America was estimated to be 50,400 people. Picture citation:http://www.greatkat.com/03/thanksgiving.html -
New York
In September of 1664, Great Britain sees New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it New York. Picture citation:https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwih1_-qwr3PAhWMy4MKHTpPAXsQjB0IBg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractions-g60763-Activities-New_York_City_New_York.html&bvm=bv.134495766,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNEUJ-QCyVlGAegf-OPFliAHZZvPYw&ust=1475545725563362 -
Salem Witch Trials
In the summer of 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, a great amount of accusations of witch craft were made by a number of young girls. Two hundred people were eventually accused. Trials ended in the fall of 1962 (Fritzer 27). Picture Citation:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHrRxFNYc28/UG2s3b_HhhI/AAAAAAAAC24/qbFm-midUtQ/s1600/salem+witch+trials11.jpg -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War started. The war between France and Great Britain was over control of Eastern North America. Picture citation:https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9BMDHVIA13c/VGWbhKj9TcI/AAAAAAAAgVs/_Jn5nwCZ60I/s1600/The_Victory_of_Montcalms_Troops_at_Carillon_by_Henry_Alexander_Ogden.JPG -
Georgia
Georgia officially became an English colony in 1752. It was founded by James Oglethorpe in 1733 and was the last of Great Britain's colonies to be established. It was mainly a place for criminals to go to get free land after being released from English prison (Fritzer, 28). Picture citation:http://www.sacc-georgia.org/about-georgia/ -
Gregorian Calendar
On September 2, 1752, the British colonies and Great Britain switch over from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. Picture citation:http://static.squarespace.com/static/51cdd10de4b08819bd7bc9b4/t/52c5d6d9e4b01d575eab41a8/1388697307433/SciSource_BS5853.jpg -
French and Indian War- George Washington
The British patrol lead by George Washington, killed Ensign de Jumonville and a third of his escort. Later, at Fort Necessity, Washington is forced to surrender after losing on third of his force. This was a retaliation for the killing of Ensign de Jumonville and his troops. -
French Indian War Continues
Moncton captured Fort Beausejour in the battle of the Momonagahela. Major General Edward Braddock was defeated in this battle. At Lake George William Johnson and his troops were successful in stopping the advance of French troops. Picture citation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Beauséjour -
Seven Years' War Begins
Great Britain officially declares war on France. Shortly after declaring war, the British capture Fort William Henry. Picture citation:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/420875527648652595/ -
The Treaty of Easton
The Treaty of Easton is signed with the six nations and the British take control of the forks of the Ohio. Picture Citation:https://www.google.com/search?q=First+african+american+slaves&biw=1210&bih=627&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj24b6xpL3PAhUr0YMKHeOJBZYQ_AUICCgB#tbm=isch&q=treaty+of+easton&imgrc=hJCy4UhxwU2-TM%3A -
British Win a Decisive Victory
On September 13th, 1759, the British won a battle over the French on the plains of Abraham, which is outside of Quebec. Picture citation:http://canadiangolftraveller.com/quebec-city-cradle-of-north-american-golf/ -
The British Capture Montreal
The British capture Montreal. This event marks the end of the conflict between the two countries in North America. Picture citation:http://www.montrealcitystate.ca/index_en.html -
Treaty of Paris
On February 10th, 1763, the two countries sign the Treaty of Paris. Great Britain formally gains control of Canada and all of Frances possessions east of the Mississippi. Picture citation:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/189221621815790463/ -
Conflict with Native Americans
Colanel Henry Bouquet leads the British army and defeats Native American forces at Bushy Run. Picture citation:http://xpatnation.com/10-things-i-did-not-know-about-native-americans/ -
Proclamation of 1763
King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763 on October 7, 1763. This proclamation reserved land west of the Allegheny Mountains for the Native Americans. Picture citation:http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
Citations
1600-1799. (2015, October). Retrieved October 02, 2016, from http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0902417.html
Fritzer, P. J., & Brewer, E. A. (2002). Social studies content for elementary and middle school teachers (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
French and Indian War Timeline. (2006, January 9). Retrieved October 02, 2016, from http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/timeline.html
