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15 Cards in this Set
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1588
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The Spanish Armada is defeated by England and the weather.
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1590
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Roanoke, VA, the "lost" colony disappears.
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1605
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Hawke's Gunpowder Plot. Efforts at terrorism in England by Catholics motivated by their persecution.
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1607
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Establishment of Jamestown, 1st permanent Enlish settlement
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1609
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Henry Hudson, sailing for the Dutch, explores the Hudson River
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1610
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Hernry IV of France assasinated
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1618
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30 years war begins in Europe
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1620
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Mayflower lands at Plymouth
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1626
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The Dutch buy Manhatten for $24 (New Amsterdam)
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1630
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John Wintrhop's Puritans established in Charlestown(now part of Boston)
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1636
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Roger Williams to Providence Rhode Island.(religious freedom)
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1638
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Anne Hutchinson banished for religious views
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1648
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Peace of Westphalia ends 30 Years War
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1587
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Roanoke Colony Established
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1629
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Charles I dissolves Parliament,spurs many Puritans to emigrate
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