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The 13 colonies were founded in the 17th and 18th century. They would later for the United States
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The first permanent English settlement in the New World. Most of the colonist died from the harsh winters they weren't used to or starvation.
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John Rolfe introduced tobacco to Virginia which quickly became a cash crop
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John Smith was able to make good relations and trade with the Powhatan people
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The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America.
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The Mayflower Compact was signed by Pilgrim who were seeking religious freedoms. They believed signing the compact was the first act in self governing.
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Several acts passed by the English Parliament to regulate colonial trade. The items were believed to be for the British and only the British which enforced their goal of mercantillism.
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It was an armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of William Berkeley. The people who were fighting with him were mainly indentured servants who were promised a certain amount of land but weren't given what they were promised.
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The Great Awakening was this series of revivals which pushed many Americans to convert to Christianity. Johnathan Edwards was one of the most influential people during this time.
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The British taxed molasses, sugar, and rum from non-English colonies in order to control their commerce.
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Caused conflict within the colonies which lead to different groups like loyalist and patriots.
