APUSH Period 2 Timeline Flashcards

Jamestown Founded

The first permanent English settlement in America, was founded in 1607

FIrst enslaved people brought to American colonies 

Were brought in 1619, had been captured by a Spanish slave ship. Marked the beginning of generations of slavery. 

Virginia House of Burgesses Founded

Found in 1619, first legislative assembly in the colonies and allowed landowners to elect representatives to make laws, decide taxes, and other government matters.

Pilgrims land in the American colonies

Landed in 1620, sailed on the Mayflower and formed the first permanent settlement in New England

John Winthrop delivers “A Model of Christian Charity” sermon

It was delivered in 1630, called for Puritan settlers to create a unified community to serve as a model for other Christian groups.

Anne Hutchinson

Banished in 1637 for questioning the Puritan social and religious order. She held discussions for women as well.

Bacons Rebellion 

Violent uprising by frontier farmers against the Natives, led to the burning of Jamestown. 

King Philip’s War

Conflict between Native tribes, where the New England confederation defeated the Wampanoag. This was decreased the Native population by 40%.

Pueblo Revolt

Native Americans who were slaves in the encomiendas revolted against the Spanish in 1680.

Dominion of New England 

Establish in 1686-1689 by King James II to consolidate colonies, was an  administrative union of the colonies. 

John Locke publishes “Two Treatises of Government”

This book argued and promoted individual rights and questioning the divine right of the king.

John Peter Zenger trial

John Peter Zenger published his critique of Cosby which got him arrested and put on trail.

Jonathan Edwards writes “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”

Book that argues God’s arbitrary will keep sinners at bay and that good deeds do not offer security against God’s power.