Colonial America 1588-1763

Flashcards about Colonial America events, dates, and descriptions.

1588 England defeats the spanish Armada

The year England defeated the Spanish Armada, establishing dominance in North America.

1607 Jamestown is founded

The year Jamestown was founded by the London Company in Chesapeake Bay.

1619 The hous of Burgesses

The year the House of Burgesses was formed in Virginia, the first elected assembly in the English North American colonies.

1619 The first slaves to arrive in America

The same year the first slaves arrived in America, marking the beginning of the African slave trade.

1620 The pilgrims arrive

The year the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts and established the Mayflower Compact.

1622-1624

Years of intense conflict between Jamestown settlers and the Powhattan Indians.

1630s

The decade of the Great Puritan Migration to Massachusetts Bay Colony, led by John Winthrop.

1636

Year Roger Williams founded Rhode Island, promoting religious toleration after being threatened in Massachusetts.

1637

Year Anne Hutchinson was banned from Massachusetts for challenging Puritan religious authority.

1651

Year England enforced the Navigation Acts to control colonial trade and ensure mercantilism.

1675-1676

Period of Indian Wars led by Metacom, also known as King Philip, against white settlers in New England.

1676

Year of Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia, led by Nathaniel Bacon, protesting oppressive rule and lack of protection from Indians.

1681

Year Pennsylvania was formed by Quakers, advocating equality and religious freedom.

1688-1689

Years of the Glorious Revolution, which led to the English Bill of Rights and influenced American colonists' rights.

1691

Year of the Salem Witchcraft Trials, which led to the execution of 20 accused witches and the decline of theocracy.

1730s

Decade of the Great Awakening with ministers like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield.

1735

Year of the John Peter Zenger Trial, establishing the concept of a free press in America.

1754-1763

Years of the French and Indian War, resulting in British victory and control over most of French territory in North America.

England Defeats the Spanish Armada

The period in which tensions between England and Spain arose, leading to England replacing Spain as the dominant power in North America.