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1607

1607. Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement, was founded in 1607 for economic reasons. Tobacco was the main cash crop. 1620. The Mayflower Compact - an agreement signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth. It is the 1 st attempt at self government in America .

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1607

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  1. 1607 • Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement, was founded in 1607 for economic reasons. • Tobacco was the main cash crop

  2. 1620 • The Mayflower Compact - an agreement signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth. It is the 1st attempt at self government in America. • Plymouth, Massachusetts founded by the Pilgrims.

  3. 1776 • The Declaration of Independence - a list of grievances against King George III - was written by Thomas Jefferson-July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia. It declared the colonies independent from England.

  4. 1787 • The Constitutional Convention- • The Constitution was created(our written plan of government) - Created: Philadelphia, 1787. Provides a strong national government with power balanced between the 3 branches.

  5. 1803 • Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Purchase for 15 million dollars from the French to help them get out of debt from their war. This purchased DOUBLED THE SIZE OF AMERICA

  6. 1861-1865 • The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865between the Union and the Confederate Armies (North & South) • The 3 causes of the Civil War were: Slavery Northern abolitionists want an end to slavery State’s Rights States have the right to declare unfair laws unconstitutional Sectionalism Southern states stick together to protect slavery

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