Important Dates Unit 1-2 (Early American History)

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key dates and events from Units 1-2 (1492–1775) in early American history.

1492

Voyage by Christopher Columbus that opened up sustained European exploration and colonization of the American continents.

1588

The english defeat of the spanish armada allowsthe english an opportunity to begin colonization of america

1607

First permanent English settlement in North America, located in present-day Virginia, established under King James I.

1649

Marylands Act or Toleration: gave religious freedom to all christians (& call for the death of anyone denying the divinity of Jesus)

1619

First African Slaves arrive in the english colonies & the house of Burgesses is established at jamestown

1630

Mass migration of Puritans seeking religious reform and freedom in the New England colonies.

1638

Followers of Anne Hutchinson founded Portsmouth in what is now Rhode Island.

1675-1676

King philips War: Conflict between New England colonists and Native American tribes led by Metacom (King Philip), resulting in heavy Native losses and end of major resistance.

1676

Bacon’s Rebellion: Virginia frontier uprising led by Nathaniel Bacon against colonial leadership, highlighting frontier tensions and governance issues.

1692

Salem Witch Trials: Massachusetts trials and executions of people accused of witchcraft during a period of hysteria.

1730-54

Great Awakening: Religious revival movement in the American colonies emphasizing personal piety and challenging established churches.

1754

Beginning of the French-Indian War

1775

About 20% of the colonial population; roughly 90% lived in lifelong bondage, concentrated in the southern colonies.