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1754 BCE
The French and Indian War
The English claimed the Ohio River Valley as their own even though the French resided there and the Native Americans had lived there for centuries. The French, along with many Native Americans, fought against the English for control over North America. The French and Indian war was significant to the conflict of America because the English, after defeating the French, gained control of America. -
1748 BCE
Separation of Powers
The Separation of Powers stated that the government's powers should be separated among different branches to prevent the government from becoming too powerful. The Separation of Powers was significant to the progress of America because without it governments would be too powerful and it would be stressful dealing with all the things that come through a system as a whole, instead, of in parts. -
1740 BCE
The Great Awakening
The Great Awakening was a religious revival that influenced a challenge to traditional authority, especially the church (Puritan Johnathan Edwards). The Great Awakening was significant to the progress of America because that's when the start of the questioning of authority began. -
1735 BCE
John Peter Zenger
John Peter Zenger helped establish the principle of press. John Peter Zenger was significant because after his trial, people began to speak out more and want more laws of freedom. -
1692 BCE
The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials began during 1691-1692 in Salem Village when Betty Paris, the nine year old daughter of a village minister, became very sick. The reason for her falling ill was
blamed on women who were in granted power with the devil. Women who were believed to be witches were given a trial and
were, afterwards, often hung because of their crimes against the people of Salem. The Salem Witch Trials was significant to conflict of America because it was one of the first witch cases. -
1690 BCE
John Locke
John Locke explained that man (not God) created government to protest three natural rights. Thus man could overthrow an abusive government. John Locke was significant to the progress of America because after the enlightenment of man being able to overthrow a government people began to speak out against things they disliked about how the government were treating certain conflicts. -
1676 BCE
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was an example of back country farmers rebelling against Virginia Tidewater planters for control of the colony. This rebellion resulted in fewer indentured servants and
increased slave owning. Bacon's Rebellion was significant to the conflict of America because it was one of the first rebellions of America and people today have no reason showing that they dislike what is said or what is being taken into action. -
1632 BCE
The Southern Colonies
The Southern colonies were known for cash/staple crops such as tobacco, rice, indigo, wood, and naval stores. Plantations dominated most of the Southern colonies. Slavery was a big part of the Southern colonies and were used for hard labor. The Southern colonies was significant to the settlement of America because rice and tobacco were major cash crops which are still grown today. -
1630 BCE
Massachusetts Bay
The Massachusetts Bay colony was created by the Puritans and its purpose was to create a community based on bible teachings, in which was a worth ethic and education for the Puritans. The significance of the Massachusetts Bay colony to settlement of America because this was one of the reasons how religion and bible teachings was brought to America. -
1620 BCE
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth was created by the Pilgrims (Separatist) for religious freedom. The Plymouth colony was significant to the settlement of America because it was created based on religious freedom, in which America is based upon today. -
1619 BCE
House of Burgesses
House of Burgesses met and the first legislative body was elected in the New World. The House of Burgesses was significant to the progress of America because the House of Burgesses met and elected the first legislative body of government. -
1607 BCE
Jamestown Settlement
The Jamestown settlement was the first permanent English settlement. The London Company financed and owned the venture. The Jamestown colony prospered due to the cash crop tobacco and their fierce leader John Rolfe. The plantations of this settlement were developed with large land holdings and indentured servants came in large numbers. The Jamestown settlement was significant to the settlement of America because it was the first permanent settlement of the English. -
1584 BCE
Sir Walter Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth granted Sir Walter Raleigh the funds to find the Lost colony. Sir Walter Raleigh lost his fortune attempting to find the Lost colony. Sir Walter Raleigh was important to the Age of Exploration because he was one of the first people in recorded history to lose his fortune. -
1535 BCE
The English Reformation
Henry, the 8th king, wanted a divorce and made himself head of the church and prosecuted people who didn't side along with Earth. A dispute between Protestants and the Catholics. The English Reformation was important to conflict in the Americas because the Protestants were, at the time, against the Catholics. -
1492 BCE
The Age of Discovery
The Age of Discovery was a European historical period that marks when exploration was a big part of the European culture. The Age of Discovery was significant to the period of Exploration because this was the name given to the time in which things were discovered. -
1492 BCE
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian exchange was the exchanging of people, plants, animals and diseases. The Columbian Exchange was significant to the Age of Exploration because many raw materials and many different kinds of food was discovered. The Columbian Exchange was significant to the conflict of America because diseases were spread and many people died from these diseases, in which they had no cures for back then. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain to reach the Orient and sailed into the islands of the present day West Indies. Christopher Columbus was a significant part of the Age of Exploration because he was one of the first ones to kick off the Age of Exploration by finding America. -
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a document that set up a civil government based on White Men and majority rule (democracy). The Mayflower Compact was significant to the progress of Americas Beginnings because the Mayflower Compact was one of the first signs of loyalty and dedications of America. -
The Toleration Act
The Toleration Act was an act of Parliament granting freedom of worship to Nonconformists. The Toleration act was significant to the progress of America because it was one of the series of measures that established the Glorious Revolution in England. -
Rhode Island Colony
The colony of Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams. In this colony, religious freedom was encouraged, religion was to be separated from the government, and Indians were to be treated fairly. The Rhode Island colony was significant to the settlement of America because Roger Williams supported others beliefs and actually got along with Native Americans. Many people of different religions were eager to join this colony.
