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The first colony to be permanent in the "New World". -
The first representative assembly was made in America. -
A Dutch ship brought 20 African slaves to jamestown -
Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth, Massachusetts on the Mayflower. -
The act allowed the toleration of religion in Maryland. -
A series of laws designed to restrict England's carrying trade to England. -
A native named King Philip went to war with the colonists but the colonists fought back and showed that they did not need Great Britian.
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Bacon was a small farmer and wanted native land. Bacon went on to fight peaceful natives which caused small farmers to be hated. This led to more slaves being given to large farmers -
bill of rights created to limit monarch power and establish parliament power. -
The Salem Witch Trials was when a group of girls in Massachusetts claimed to be possessed and accused several women of witchcraft.
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The Governor of Florida promised slaves freedom if they swore an oath of loyalty and became catholic. Some slaves banded together, robbed a store, and ended up moving to Florida. -
Taxes on sugar were added. -
An act that threatened to destabilize the entire colonial economy. -
Colonists were directed to provide the basic needs of soldiers, such as housing. -
British can declare any law and the colonies must do as they say. -
British soldiers who were patrolling ended up in a little altercation which resulted in 5 Bostonians dead. -
East Indian Tea Company started a monopoly, which made the prices of tea increase. -
This changed how our government was run by splitting it up into an upper and a lower chamber. -
George Washington became president of the colonies per request. -
This act established a federal judiciary system. -
The slaves ended up taking over Haitians and forming their own country, this became an inspiration to all slaves.
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The slaves wanted freedom, this led to tighter restrictions, including slaves not being able to hold large gatherings for any reason. -
Jefferson was elected the 3rd president and wanted to lower the national debt.
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Thomas Jefferson bought "Lousiana" for $15,000,000 from France, this doubled the size of the US. -
Lewis and Clark start their expedition with Sacagawea's help, they explore the pacific side. -
the US remained neutral while still trading which makes other countries mad, however, the US and Great Britain end up making things up in the end. -
The War of 1812 began after Congress officially declared war on England. -
The peace treaty of the War of 1812, caused the US and Great Britain to become friends once again. -
Railroads become more popular as major roads go to Chicago. -
Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president.