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First permanent English settlement in North America. -
First colonial legislature is established in Viriginia. -
Arrival of the Pilgrims to New England leads to the establishment of the Mayflower Compact creating a social contract for governing. -
Tax on sugar imported to the American colonies and was viewed as a rights violation by the colonists. -
Tax on documents and other goods that led to widespread protests and grievances being sent to king George III. Parliament repeals act but reasserts control. Beginning of the "No Taxation Without Representation" idea.