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Jamestown
Jamestown is established and is the first English settlement in America. -
Tobacco
The cash crop of Jamestown is planted and it revives the town of its previously struggling times. -
The House of Burgesses and Slaves
The House of Burgesses convenes for the first time and slaves (African American) are brought to Jamestown. -
The Plymouth Colony
In Massachusetts, the Plymouth Colony is established. -
The First Thanksgiving
The Native Americans and Pilgrims share/celebrate the first-ever 'Thanksgiving' of America. -
Slavery is Legalized
The act of slavery and having workers under captivity is legalized in Connecticut and is initially acknowledged by the rest of America. -
New Amsterdam is Taken Over
New Amsterdam is captured by the English and is renamed 'New York'. -
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion takes place, a dispute over taxes and a man's pig. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution occurs, of which overthrows James II from the throne and leads to the Bill of Rights.