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Mar 5, 1507
New Names
The name "America" is first used in a geography book referring to the New World with Amerigo Vespucci getting credit for the discovery of the continent. -
Kingtown
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the London Company in southeast Virginia jamestown is named after King James -
African slavery begins
The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly in America, meets for the first time in Virginia The first African slaves are brought to Jamestown (summer). -
The Mayflower
The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is established by Pilgrims from England. Before disembarking from their ship, the Mayflower, 41 male passengers sign the Mayflower Compact, an agreement that forms the basis of the colony's government. -
WAR and PEACE, or just war
The Revolutionary War Begins -
PEACE
the American Revolution ends -
Capitols
The U.S. capital is moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC -
Congress
. U.S. Congress meets in Washington, DC, for the first time (Nov. 17). -
ww1
World War 1 begins -
ww1 ends
World War 1 ends -
Wonderful Treasure
Beautiful baby girl is born and graces the world with her presence
