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Settlement of the Plymouth Colony
The Jamestown colony becomes the first permanent British colony in the New World. It is established in Virginia by the London Company. -
Settlement of the Plymouth Colony
The Plymouth Colony is established in Massachusetts by pilgrims from England. -
Indian Massacre of 1622
The Powhatan Confederacy attacked the settlements of the Virginia Colony. It was in retaliation on the settlements because as they spread, they abused the indigenous peoples of the area and left devastation. -
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Dutch Settle New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam was settled as the main town of the New Netherlands, which was a Dutch colony. The land had been purchased from a local tribe. It was given to the English in 1664. -
Settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
The land was granted to the Massachusetts Bay Company by King Charles 1, and it was settled by English Puritans under Gov. Jon Winthrop -
Settlement of the Province of Maryland
King Charles 1 grants a charter to George Calvert. It is settled by English colonists and primarily Puritans. -
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Pequot War
This was a war fought between the Pequot people against settlers from the Saybrook, Massachusetts Bay, and Connecticut colonies. It was the first lengthy conflict between the Native Americans and Europeans in North America.It began because of a struggle for control over the region's trade. -
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Beaver Wars
The Iroquois Confederacy fought other Indigenous groups for land and territory to gain access to the fur-bearing game animals. The fur trade was affected to the point where the French retaliated by destroying Iroquois crops and homes. This conflict ended with the Treaty of Grande Paix, which was made between the Iroquois Confederacy, the British, and the French. The Iroquois agreed to stop their campaign against other tribes and let those tribes come back to their lands. -
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
This act was created to ensure religious freedom for all Christians of different denominations in the colonies.It made blasphemy a crime and was the first to specifically refer to the free practice of religion. -
Founding of the Province of New York
New York was founded as a propriety colony and later became a royal colony. It was given to King Charles the II of England during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. -
Treaty of Breda
This treaty brought an end to the Second Anglo-Dutch War and was made between England, Denmark, France, and the Dutch Republic. The treaty was made to bring peace quickly because of the French invasion of the Spanish Netherlands. -
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King Philip's War
This war was the indigenous people's last effort to deny English authority and stop further settlement. A Christian native named John Sassamon warned Plymouth that Metacom, known as Philip, planned to attack. He was later found murdered, and those who were suspected of killing him were hanged. This event ignited tensions between the English and the Wampanoags. Many series of raids led to war, and the war ended when Philip was killed and mutilated. -
Bacon's Rebellion
This was an armed rebellion led by Virginia settlers. Rising prices on English good, economic problems, a restricted English market led, and several other issues were going on that were causing the settlers to be at wits end. They decided to blame the indigenous groups around them. Bacon took advantage of this and tried to make himself the leader. He had so many followers that people hunted down Governor Berkeley when Bacon appealed for his capture. This rebellion ended when Bacon died in 1676. -
Glorious Revolution
This is also referred to as the Bloodless Rebellion. It involved the overthrow of the Catholic King James II of England, and he was replaced by his Protestant daughter, Mary and her husband. This event changed how England was governed. -
Salem Witch Trials
A group of young girls and Women in Salem, Massachusetts claimed to be possessed by the devil and were accused of witchcraft. Mass hysteria spread throughout Massachusetts, and many women were convicted and put on trial. Most died before the trial in prison or under other circumstances. Many men, women, and children were accused of witchcraft. -
Treaty of Ryswick
This is the Treaty that ended the Nine Years War. Louis XIV agreed to recognize William III as the king of England, and the French handed over several cities to their original owners.