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DUTCH DELIVER FIRST SLAVES TO VIRGINIA
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November 9, the Mayflower ship lands at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with 101 colonists. On November 11, the Mayflower Compact is signed by the 41 men, establishing a form of local government in which the colonists agree to abide by majority rule and to cooperate for the general good of the colony. The Compact sets the precedent for other colonies as they set up governments.
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ANNE HUTCHINSON ARRIVES IN BOSTON
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England and Scotland – At war until 1644 in what become known as the Bishops' Wars
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English Civil War erupts between the Royalists of King Charles I and the Parliamentary army, eventually resulting in defeat for the Royalists and the downfall of the monarchy. On January 30, 1649, Kings Charles I is beheaded. England then becomes a Commonwealth and Protectorate ruled by Oliver Cromwell.
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The English monarchy is restored under King Charles II.
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The Royal Africa Company is given a monopoly in the English slave trade.
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Dutch military forces retake New York from the British.
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A large wave of immigrants, including many Quakers, arrives in Pennsylvania from Germany and the British Isles.
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Protestants in France lose their guarantee of religious freedom as King Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, spurring many to leave for America.
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England – The Glorious Revolution replaces James II with William II
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The Anglo population in the English colonies in America reaches 275,000, with Boston (pop. 7000) as the largest city, followed by New York (pop. 5000).
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In July, The French establish a settlement at Detroit. In October, Yale College is founded in Connecticut.
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אמנת אונטרכט- חלוקת העולם בין אנגליה לצרפת
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מלחמת 7 השנים
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טבח בוסטון
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מסיבת התה של בוסטון
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American Revolutionary War- מלחמת העצמאות של ארה"ב