The signing of the declaration of independence1

History 1600-1700

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  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    Jamestown was founded in 1607
  • Quebec

    Quebec

    France established Quebec
  • First African Slaves and women arrived

    First African Slaves and women arrived

  • Puritan Revolution

    Puritan Revolution

    Puritans defeated the king and beheaded him

  • The first book is printed in North America

    The first book is printed in North America, the Bay Psalm Book.

  • Witchcraft is made a capital crime in English law

    Witchcraft is made a capital crime in English law. The Massachusetts colony becomes the first colony to legalize slavery.

  • Slavery is legalized in Connecticut

    Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies.

  • The Navigation act

    The Navigation act is passed by British Parliament to control colonial commerce in the New World.

  • The Indian War

    The Indian War between the Narragansett Indians and the colonists in New England ends.

  • The colony of Pennsylvania is established

    The colony of Pennsylvania is established when William Penn signs a treaty with the Delaware Indians and pays for Pennsylvania lands.
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution

    Bloodless coup to overthrow King James II. Abolished absolutism and established constitutional monarchy