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Africans in Virginia
In 1619, the first Africans arrived to America. They weren't slaves, they were servants. They would eventually get their freedom. This is significant because it led to the trafficking of Africans and their slavement later on. -
Pilgrims to Plymouth Bay
In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed from England to America on the Mayflower. This is significant because it led to the English settleling in the new world causing them to interact with the Natives. -
Creation of Harvard College
In 1636, Harvard college was created by Puritans to educate ministers. This was exclusive to men only. This is important because it was the first college which yes still exists today. -
Pequot War
During 1637, a war between Puritans and Natives took place. It was caused. When more English arrived and populated more land, the pacific s ways ended. In the war, the English slaughtetred the Pequot tribe. This is important because it shows one of the many violent events in US History. -
Anne Hutchinson's Exile
Anne Hutchinson was a smart woman who didn't agree with the Puritan way of ruling, so she was expulsed from Massachusetts in 1638. This is significant because it shows how strict the Puritans were about conserving their rules. -
Salem witch Trials
In Massachusetts in 1692, the Salem witch Trials took place. Here, women were accused of witchcraft. This resulted in the education of people, mostly women. This is important because it created a negative image about women.