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Jamestown, VA founded -- first successful English settlement
This event is important because it was the start of England becoming prosporous. -
Pilgrims Sign Mayflower Compact
This event is important because it was the first agreement for self-government that was enforced. -
John Locke
John Locke contributes to the constitution for Carolina. This is important because it gave the colony more freedom. -
Albany Congress Propose Colonies Unite
This is important because they discussed how to better communicate and live with the Native Americans, and how to take common defense measures against France. -
Stamp Act
This event is important because it shows Britain's restraint on he colonies by making them pay a tax. -
Boston Massacre
Five men had been killed by the British. This sparked war. -
Tea Act
This is important because it was not intended to cause chaos, but the British were controlling their tea trade. -
Boston Tea Party
This revolt is important because the men were protesting the British control of the tea trade, leading them to break chests of tea and dump them into the sea. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
These battles are important because they sparked war between the British and colonies. -
Declaration of Independence
This event is important because the colonies declared independence from Britain.
