History By SuperBetsy 1607 Jamestown founded 1620 Plymouth is funded by English Separatists and others. Mayflower compact is signed. 1630 The Puritans found Massachusetts Bay Colony under John Winthrop. 1636 Roger Williams founds Providence Period: 1675 to 1678 King Philip's War devastates New England Period: 1754 to 1763 The French and Indian War in America, sparked by the first shots of Washington at Fort Dusquene 1763 Proclamation Line of 1763 1773 Boston Tea Party Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence is adopted 1781 Battle of Yorktown