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Settling the Northern Colonies
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Pilgrims sail on Mayflower to Plymouth Bay
This event is extremely significant because it established the first self government in history through the mayflower compact. Which was the first attempt at government in America. -
Charles I dismissed Parliament
This event in history is significant primarily because the dismissal of Parliament and anti-Puritan persecutions led to the creation of the Massachusetts Bay Company. The Massachusetts Bay Company being able to establish colonies in Americad led to the Great Migration in which many colonies in history were established in America. -
Pequot War
This event is significant primarily because it led to the annihilation of the Pequot tribe and uneasy peace between the remaining indians and the puritans. This uneasy peace lead to future attacks on english villages . leading to King Philips War -
Anne Hutchison banished
This even was significant primarily because it created the need for religious freedom and set an example to all people who had their own opinion againts the govenor. Anne hutchinson was the first to appeal againts the governors judgement becoming an example for others, and once she was banished others followed. -
Creation of the New England Confederation
This event has a major significance in history. The English civil war led to the New England Confederation in which four colonies banded together for the purpose of defense. This conferdation was the first step towards colonial unity. -
William Penn founds Pennsylvania colony
This event is significant primarily because pennsylvania became a colony known for all people and soon became the "Bread colony" changing trade and economics forever.
