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Death of Shakespeare
Shakespeare died in 1616. His death is unkown. He was fifty-two years old when he died. -
First Enslaved Africans arrive in North America
The first enslaved Africans arrive in North America at Jamestown by a Dutch ship. They were brought over to help with the production of lucrative crops such as tobacco. -
Bay Psalm Book
The first book printed in British North America is the Bay Psalm Book. It was considered a huge achievement as twenty years early was the Pilgrams' arrival at Plymouth. It contained metrical translations into English. None of them are used today. -
Founding of Cape Town
The Dutch found Cape Town on the southern tip of South Africa. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of trials that were started in 1692. 200 people were accused of witchcraft but only 20 were actually executed. -
The Wonders of the Invisible World
Cotton Mather publishes The Wonders of the Invisible World in defense of the Salem witch trials. He believed that witchcraft was indeed a real thing. He saw witches as tools of the devil in Satan's battle. -
Boston Newsletter
The Boston Newsletter, the first American newspaper, is established. It was only printed once. -
Death of Peter the Great
Peter the Great, czar of Russia, died in 1725. He died to an health issue. -
Great Awakening
The Great Awakening is a religious revival that started in 1739 but didn't end until 1742. -
Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great becomes the empress of Russia. Russia grew larger and much powerful under her. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense. Common Sense was a pamphlet that challenged the authority of the British. It was used for the case of independence. -
US Constitution
In 1787, the US Constitution was approved. It was made for a stronger federal government.