Time line/Apendix 1 Essay 1

1676

In March, the Indians attack Plymouth, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.
Nathaniel Bacon is declared a traitor and is arrested. He is later pardoned for this when he admits his guilt.
In June, the colonists with the Mohegan Indians defeat King Philip's men at Hadley.
Nathaniel Bacon writes the "Declaration of the People of Virginia."
In June, Nathaniel Bacon assembles a group of 500 men leading them to Jamestown in what comes to be known as Bacon's Rebellion.
Virginia planters agree to support Nathaniel Bacon.
King Philip's War ends on August 22 when the Indians surrender.
Bacon burns Jamestown on September 19.
On October, 18, Nathaniel Bacon dies. The rebel army surrenders when promised amnesty.

1677 Virginia Governor Berkeley executes 23 of the rebels from Bacon's Rebellion in direct defiance of the crown. He is later replaced by Colonel Jeffreys as the head of Virginia.
Increase Mather writes "The Troubles That Have Happened in New England."

1689 William and Mary of Orange are officially named King and Queen of England.
Governor Andros surrenders to colonial rebels and is put in jail.
New England colonies begin reinstituting their own governments after Governor Andros is removed from power.
The Toleration Acts are passed by Parliament which gives limited Freedom of Religion to citizens.
A Bill of Rights is passed by Parliament as a statue.

1696 Navigation Acts of 1696 are passed by Parliament that limit all colonial trade to English-built vessels among other things.