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The first permanent English settlement in North America was established in Virginia. -
The first enslaved Africans were brought to Jamestown, marking the beginning of slavery in the English colonies. -
Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower signed this agreement to establish a self-governing colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts. -
A conflict between English settlers and Native American tribes in New England, resulting in the near-destruction of the Pequot tribe. -
Brutal conflict between New England colonists and Native American tribes, led by Chief Metacom (King Philip), which devastated the region. Ended 1678 -
William Penn established the city of Philadelphia as the capital of Pennsylvania, known for its religious tolerance and democratic principles. -
The overthrow of King James II and the ascent of William and Mary to the throne had significant implications for colonial governance. -
The first American newspaper, "Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick," was published in Boston. -
A series of witchcraft trials in Salem, Massachusetts, that resulted in the execution of many people accused of practicing witchcraft. -
This treaty ended King William's War (a part of the larger conflict known as the War of the Grand Alliance) and marked a period of relative peace in the American colonies.