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The town was established by the Virginia Company in 1607 and was the first permanent British settlement in North America. -
The first governing document in the colonies at the time. Introduced the idea of self-governing for the first time in the New World. Signed by the settlers of New Plymouth. -
A war between the Pequot tribe and English settlers from Massachusetts Bay, Saybrook, and Connecticut. Caused by the English's desire to expand west and control trade.
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Signed by the Connecticut Council in 1639, the document described the powers and limits the government had over the Connecticut River towns. Widely considered the first constitution of the English colonists. -
A royal charter granted to Rhode Island by King Charles ll of England. The charter allowed the settlers of Rhode Island to elect their own government and protected their individual freedom of religion. -
A conflict between the Wampanoag Indians and the English colonists of New England. The ultimate cause was the English's desire for more and more land. The Indians attacked the colonists after they repeatedly broke treaties in place.
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A rebellion led by Virginia settlers to drive out Native Americans from Virginia completely, after the governor refused to drive them out. -
Called the glorious revolution because it ended without bloodshed and achieved all its goals. Shifted power from the monarchy to parliament. Parliament replaced King James ll with his daughter Mary ll and his son-in-law, William lll. -
Also known as the War of the League of Augsburg, the war was between England and France for control over North America, specifically the fur trade.
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A series of hearings of people who were accused of witchcraft. Over 200 people were accused, yet less than 30 people were actually executed. Men, women, children, and even dogs were among the accused and executed.