1780-1840 - Alex R, Amanda, Ani, John, Thucvy

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1840-1890

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1660-1720 Alex, KJ, Kayla, Andre, Lucas

1600-1660 Timeline PERSIA: Kaylee, Chelsea, Mason, Scotty, Erik

(currently under construction and revision)

1600-1660 Decades

1598-1609: Spanish under Oñate conquer Pueblo peoples of Rio Grande valley

P- total conquest

E- one way trade

R- harvested souls for Christian religion

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1603: James I becomes king of England

P- weighted with strong Presbyterian and Calvinist doctrine

E- foreign policy was aimed to achieve closer relation with Spain

R- consisting of asserting supreme authority and divine right of the crown and suppressing both Puritan and Catholics who objected

He commissioned the king James authorized version of the bible

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A- was a supporter of literature and arts William Shakespearer was one of his 'kings men'

1604: Spain and England sign peace treaty

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E- foreign policy aimed to get closer with spain

R- consisted of asserting the supreme authority and divine right of the crown and suppressing both Puritans and Catholics who objected

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A- supporter of literature and arts william shakespeare was among his ‘kings men’

1607: Virginia colony founded at Jamestown

P-The start of a new country and the idea of freedom for these immagrants.

E- A completely new economic system

R-Some still catholic however many left england because of thoughts of religious freedom.

S-In constant fear of the Native Americans that already inhabited the land, attacking them.

I-New ideas of how to do things.

A-Very simplistic, did not have the means to make large or very sophisticated homes. However they built and finished their Fort that was made in a triangular shape for a more defensive strategy.

1608: Champlain colonizes Quebec for France

P-Makes Champlain “The Father For New France”

E-Possibly a trading destination or a supply stop for the French.

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S-Canada still has French influence because of Champlain and the founding of Quebec.

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1609: Spanish found New Mexico

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Henry Hudson explores the area that will become New York

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1609-1610: “Starving time” in Virginia

P- Virginia was under King James, was a joint-stock colony

E- colonist were told that if they did not generate wealth (gold), financial support for their efforts would end

R- converting Virginian indians to the anglican religion

S- cannibalism was popular due to the lack of resources

I- John Smith imposed “work or starve” creating a minimum of four hour working day. If he didn’t the colony might have perished

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1612: Rolfe perfects tobacco culture in Virginia

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E-Cash Crops!  Source of income for a nation.

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S-Tobacco smoking was very common amongst these early civilizations.

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1614: First Anglo-Powhatan War ends

P- ends by peace treaty with the help of Pocahontas

E- Powhatans lose much riverfront land to the English

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S- Two James river tribes disappear but ultimately leads to equality of Indian rulers. Eventual establishment of resercations provides social isolation.

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1619: First Africans arrive in Virginia

P-Setting a precedent for this new country or social norm.

E-Free labor,  pure profit.

R-Contradicts the morals of Christians.

S-Social classes.. blacks and white men

I- Blacks discouraged from reading and literature.

A- Africans bring their culture with them which results in the African American cultute itself.

Virginia House of Burgesses established

P- first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America

E- established by Virginia Company

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S- encouraged English craftsment to settle in North America

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1620: Mayflower Compact signed

P- first government in Plymouth County

E- financed by Company of Merchant Adventurers of London

R- written by Seperatists escaping persecution

S- Leads to inevitable blending of pilgrim culture

I- Pilgrims used Julian Calendar

A- Leads to inevitable blending of pilgrim culture

Pilgrims sail on the Mayflower to Plymouth Bay

P- Self-governed

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R- Puritan, Seperatist

S- Syncretism (blending of two cultures) when natives aid the colonists in their struggle to survive on their own.

I- English

A- Colonists first attempt at building settlements proved insufficient in the weather and resulted in the death of half of the colonists before they sought help from natives.

1622: Attack on Jamestown by local Algonquian Indians

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1624: Virginia becomes royal colony

P- Crown colony with right to a General Assembly

E-  Parliament evokes charter of the Virginia Company after massacre of 400 colonists by Native Americans

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S- Colonists were still loyal to the Prince and his decisions.

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Dutch found New Netherland

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1625: Population of English colonies in America around 2,000

P-Still English Colonies and not considered american provinces.

E-Predominantly farming,  and most likely used the barter system.  

R-Christian

S-Small tight knit communities in “survival mode” doing their best to keep them and their families alive.

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A-Simple houses.

1630-1640: “Great Migration” of Puritans from England to Massachusetts

P-Caused by Charles I persecution of the puritans in 1629.

E-Economically successful.

R-Puritan

S-Puritan society,  Strict rules of decorum, very religious.

I-Puritan thought.

A-Same as all other housing in this time era.

1632: Founding of the Georgia Colony

P-James Oglethorpe was given a charter by King James II to create the colony of Georgia.

E-Reliefs debtors of the money they owed….

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S-Was intended for debtors in prison to start anew. Alsiso to provide a buffer between Spanish Florida.

I- A Brand new state, with brand new ideas. <= love this    DANKA DANKA!

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1634: Maryland colony founded

P-Charter granted to Celius Calvert. This may be due to his father losing his position as secretary of state.

E-Tobacco industry in Maryland.

R-Roman Catholism

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1635-1636: Roger Williams convicted of heresy and founds Rhode Island colony

P-He was arguably one of the first abolitionists in North America.     

E-Rhode island also was involved in the tobacco industry.  

R-Williams was a Puritan and a Separatist.

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1636: Harvard College founded

P-Brought attention to higher academic thought.

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R-Harvard University was built to uphold Puritan ideals.  Many of the professors were puritans.

S-Oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.

I-Harvard is one of the Leading intellectual universities in our world.

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1635-1638: Connecticut and New Haven colonies founded

P-Five hundred puritans moved from Massachusetts bay to colonize the New Haven colony.

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R-Nothing much has changed, still Puritan.

S-People looking to move away from the highly populated Massachusetts Bay.

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1637: Pequot War

P-The complete elimination of the Pequot tribe, which affected whom would inhabit south New England

E-Profit by sending slaves(captured native americans) to the west indies

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S-Completely annihilated the Pequot tribe

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1638: Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts colony

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1639: Connecticut’s Fundamental Orders drafted

P-First Constitution to be written in the western tradition.

E-The people invested their money differently due to the fundamental orders.

R-Puritian

S-Set order and structure to Connecticut.

I-Set the precedent for how any constitution would be written.

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1640s: Large-scale slave-labor system established in English West Indies

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E- Slaves prooved to to greatly affect the economy for they had to be bought for a substantial sum for some, and were then used to work to produce a product which would then be sold.

R- Slave religious views varied, and some slave traders saught justification for the imprisonment of other human beings by way of religion.

S- Rapid population growth due to slave the dramatic increase in slaves.

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1642-1648: English Civil War

P- Due to differing views of the king and Parliment concerning the topic of whether war is the ultimate way to solve all problems.

E- Economic split due to “lines drawn in the sand” based on political viewpoints.

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S- Many sided with the king, while just as many sided with Parliment. With this said, one must note that there was only 3 battles total, for they realized that the principles that they were fighting over were being used at that moment.

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A- Many artists have portayed the war in a variety of mediums.

1643: New England Confederation formed

P- Group consisting of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven to provided a united defense against the Dutch, French, and Native Americans as well as settle boundary disputes.

E- Their they were close when it comes to physical distance, so one may thus infer that their economies may have financially intermingled.

R- Puritans, with Separatist ideals

S- This is another example of people coming together for the common good

I- This was very smart on their end for they realized that they had a better chance as one.

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Louis XIV becomes king of France

P- There is a new king in power, which means that everything that has been the same for a large chunk of time is about to be completely rethought over and tweaked to where he deems fit as king. One must also realize that Louis XIV believe in near absolutism.

E- As is with a new rise to power, the economy is based on how he runs the government. This may lead to inflation, depression, dramatic economic growth, or anything in between. This is also influenced by whether or not the country is currently at war.

R- As king, Louis XIV had control over the Catholic Church.

S- As usual, you either loved the king because he gave you a high position in government because you had the same views as him, or you hated him because you had no control because you were poor and living on the streets.

I- Louis XIV stayed in tune with previous kings and rulers, merely trying to carry on the legacy, for he figured, why reinvent the wheel.

A- One can be certain that he had many self portraits.

1644: Second Anglo-Powhatan War

P- This was the last “give it all you got” for each side (Virginians and Powhatans) because having already decimated each other in the First Anglo-Powhatan War, they figured they could rid the world of each other in one fell swoop. The Virginians wanted to exterminate the rest of the Powhatans, and the Powhatans wanted to drive the Virginians back to Europe.

E- There is one way trade (war).

R- The Virginians (Anglos) were Puritans, and the Indians (Powhatans) were very spiritual and were guided in their daily lives by spiritual influence.

S-They obviously didn’t like each other, evidence being that they trying killing each other.

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A- One may suppose that there were local artists on each side that had drawn the war and all the bloodshed.

1649: Act of Religious Toleration in Maryland

P- This was an unusual step for Maryland, and it prooved to be a great happening for those who were in this situation.

E- There was an increase in economic activity in Maryland due to the population increase.

R- This allowed many who had been shunned for their beliefs to escapefrom persecution and find safety in Maryland

S- This changed society by allowing a place from those who are hated by the larger majority to run to Maryland for safety.

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A- With religion, there is always new art and unique architecture.

Charles I beheaded; Cromwell rules England

P- This is a major move, for it immediately replaces the king with someone else who may not have the same viewpoints, skewing the ideal construction of the governmental system at that given time.

E- One may assume that there was an economic shift due to the new rise in power.

R- Cromwell urged for the Church to be pulled up “roots and branches”

S- During the Civil War, he gained more authority due to his increase in credibility, which he received from the public and politicians through military strategy

I- He was a bright mind refusing to back down in destroying the parts of the established government which he deemed imperfect.

A- I am sure someone has painted a picture of the beheading and Cromwell

1651: William Bradford completes Of Plymouth Plantation

P-The pilgrims/colonists were still under the umbrella of British rule

E- The new settlers struggled to get the food and resources they needed to survive. Cannibalism happened.

R-Anglican

S- Accounts of pilgrims’ journey were manuscripted

I-Nothing changed

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First Navigation Laws to control colonial commerce

P-Colonists began to feel the oppression of their overseas rulers

E-Economically colonists were under a form of monopoly

R- Nothing changed

S- You could say that the seeds of rebellion had been planted

I-Nothing new.

A- Not overly prominent during the time. Art generally portrayed their developing society.

1655: New Netherland conquers New Sweden

P-Conquered during the second northern war

E-Nothing new, still oppressed by the British.

R-Nothing changed

S-Many of the settlers were Dutch, some German.

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1660: Charles II restored to English throne

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