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1608: John Smith Becomes
Leader of Jamestown: takes
leadership of the Jamestown
colony, conducting strict
discipline make sure the
settlers survive. Beginning
of more organized social
structure in the first permanent
English colony.1614 Pocahontas Marries
John Rolfe: The marriage
helps establish a period of
relative peace between the
2 sides. This event has
high social problems, as it
represents attempts at
negotiation and cultural
exchange between Native
Americans and English settlers.1619 First Representative
Assembly: The Virginia House
of Burgesses convenes as the
first elected legislative assembly
in the New World. Beginning of
self-governance in the American
colonies, the development
of democratic practices grew during
this time.1620 Mayflower Compact:
The Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower
sign the Mayflower Compact,
forming a self-government
based on majority rule. Democratic
governance in America.1630 Puritans Found
Massachusetts Bay Colony:
Led by John Winthrop,
Winthrop’s sermon reflects
the Puritans' vision of building
a model society based on their
religious beliefs, shaping the
social and religious character
of New England.1636 Pequot War Begins:
Conflict between English
settlers in Massachusetts
and the Pequot tribe leads
to the Pequot War. The war
ends in 1638 with the
almost destroying the
Pequot people, changing the
social dynamics between
Native Americans and English
settlers.1647: Old Deluder Satan Act:
Massachusetts Bay Colony
passes law requiring towns
with 50 or more families to hire
a teacher to teach children. This
law emphasis on literacy and
education, particularly for reading
the Bible.1656 Quakers Arrive in
Massachusetts: The first
Quakers arrive in Massachusetts,
facing severe discrimination from
the Puritan authorities. This event
highlights the tensions between
different religious groups in the
colonies and the issues in religious
tolerance.1662 Half-Way Covenant
Adopted: The Massachusetts
Bay Colony adopts the Half-Way
Covenant, allowing semi-church
membership for the children and
grandchildren. This changes
religious practices and the challenges
of maintaining religious passion across
generations.1675-1676 King Philip’s War:
A conflict between Native
American tribes led by King Philip
and New England settlers. The war
is one of the bloodiest conflicts
in American history and leads to
the significant decline of Native
American power in New England.1680 Pueblo Revolt:
The Pueblo people in
present-day New Mexico
successfully rebel against Spanish rule,
temporarily driving the Spanish out of the region.
This event is significant for Native
American resistance to European colonization.1681 Founding of Pennsylvania:
William Penn, a Quaker, establishes
Pennsylvania as a colony based
on religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
Pennsylvania becomes safe for various
religious and ethnic groups,
contributing to the colony’s diverse social fabric.1688 Glorious Revolution and
Colonial Reaction: News reaches
the colonies, leading to the
overthrow of the Dominion of
New England in 1689 and the
reinstatement of local governance.
This event reflects the colonies'
connection to political changes in England
and their desire for self-determination.1692 Salem Witch Trials:
A series of witchcraft trials
and executions take place
in Salem, Massachusetts,
driven by mass hysteria, fear,
and religion. The trials result
in the execution of 20 people
and highlight the dangers of
religious and social intolerance.1699 Capital of Virginia
Moved to Williamsburg:
The capital of Virginia is
moved from Jamestown
to Williamsburg, showing
the colony’s growth and the
development of a more
structured society.
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