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First of all, the colonies were the birthplace of American democracy. It is impossible to list all of the important events that took place during the colonial period in America, but here are a few:
1607-Colony of Jamestown founded by the Virginia Company. This is the first successful English settlement in North America.
1619-Virginia's House of Burgesses Established. This is the first parliament-like body in the colonies.
1620-The Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock.
1676-Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia.
1692-Salem Witch Trials.
1734-Jonathan Edwards begins Great Awakening.
1776-Declaration of Independence.
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What major religious groups settled in the original thirteen colonies?
The major religious groups were Protestant Christians, Catholics, and Quakers.
What events marked the first major success of the abolitionist movement?
Britain abolished the slave trade with its colonies
What important historical events happened in the Northeast?
the answere is slavery ,revolutionary war ,and major flooding
Was slavery an economic or social issue among the thirteen colonies?
It was both. The agricultural economy of the southern colonies became dependent on slave labor, but in the other colonies there were divided opinions on the moral acceptability of the practice. Several major parts of the US Constitution required compromise on the issue.
Which colony was known as the bread colony?
You meant Which region of colonies were known as the Breadbasket colonies.Anyway, you should typeWhat region was known as the breadbasket of the colonies?in the Ask box on the top of the page.I wrote the same page. Go check it out. :)
