17th century

17th Century

By mherrera05
  • Susan Constant, Godspeed, and the Discovery

    Susan Constant, Godspeed, and the Discovery

    These three ships brought the first permanent settlement to Virginia in 1606.
  • Pocahontas and John Smith

    Pocahontas and John Smith

    In 1607, Pocahontas saves John Smith from being executed.
  • First Permanent European Settlement in the Southwest

    First Permanent European Settlement in the Southwest

    Santa Fe becomes the first permanent settlement in the Southwest.
  • The House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses is founded in 1619 by the Virginia Company.
  • Plymouth

    Plymouth

    Plymouth is founded in 1620.
  • Massachusetts Bay

    Massachusetts Bay

    Massachusetts Bay is founded in 1630
  • Connecticut and Rhode Island

    Connecticut and Rhode Island

    Connecticut and Rhode Island are founded in 1636.
  • Pequot War

    Pequot War

    Pequot War begins in 1636 and ends in 1637.
  • Governor Kieft's War

    Governor Kieft's War

    Governor Kieft's War begins on 1641 and ends on 1645.
  • The Two Esopus Wars

    The Two Esopus Wars

    The Esopus Wars begin in 1659 and ends in 1663
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution

    The Glorious Revolution makes Maryland a royal colony.
  • Paper Bills begin to be used as money

    Paper Bills begin to be used as money

    in 1690, the first paper bill is used as money in Massachusetts