Period 2
Category: Andere
Wurde aktualisiert: 30 Sep 2018
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Ereignisse
1676: Bacon's Rebellion
begins in the colony
of Virginia. It was the
first civil war in the
American colonies and
made the Virginian
government afraid of future
uprising, setting the
stage for the American
Civil War.1680: The Pueblo Revolt
begins. It was one of the
first notable and
successful uprisings of
a native people of the
Americas rising up and
fighting against the
colonists.1689: The Leisler Rebellion
in New York begins. This
was important because it
began to establish anti-
British settlements and
tension within the colonies.1688: The Glorious Revolution
begins. This was important
because it ensured that
England would not be under
the control of an absolute
monarchy, but rather, a
constitutional monarchy.
This strengthened the
parliament's power.1649: Maryland Toleration
Act is established. This
was important because it
allowed religious freedom
to non-conformist
Protestants such as
Baptists and
congregationalists. This
act became one of the
many which began the
Glorious Revolution.1675: The Lords of
Trade and Plantation
is established by
Charles II. This event
is significant
because it created
stronger ties between
colonial leaders and
the crown.1620: The Mayflower
Compact is written. This
event is important
because it was the first
democratic
government to be
established in the
American colonies.1660: The Navigation
Act is passed. This
event is important
because they tightened
Britain's control over
trade across the Atlantic.1639: The Fundamental
Orders of Connecticut are
passed. This event is
important because it was
the first constitution in
American history.1662: The Halfway Covenant
is established. This event is
important because it
lessened the difference
between partial and elect
members of the Church,
meaning even partial
members could enjoy rights
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