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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Granted rights to both Nobles and Freemen. -
Roanoke
Roanoke was the 1st attempted colony in America. It is known as the Lost Colony. -
Jamestown founded
Jamestown was the 1st permanent settlement in the "New World." -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the 1st Repersentative Assembly in the Colonies. -
The M.C.
The M.C. was the first agreement to form a self-goverment in the Colonies. -
R.I. Founded
R.I. was founded by Roger Williams for religious freedom. -
The N.A.
Were passed by England to regulate colonial commerce to suit English needs. -
Bacons Rebellion
Bacon and his followers rebelled against the Massachsetts government when a war against the Native Americans was declined. -
PA Founded
William Penn founded Pennsylvania for religious tolerance. -
Salem Witch Trials
People were accused of being witches and put on trial.