1700 The population of the thirteen English colonies is estimated at 250,000.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: populationEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1700
1692 The first Salem witch trial begin in Massachusetts on June 2. The trials continue until May 1693.Timeline State: MassachusettsTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: lawEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1692
1676 Bacon's Rebellion begins on July 30 when 29 year old William Bacon issues "The Declaration of the People of Virginia" and then with 1,000 followers marches on the colonial capital at Williamsburg.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1676
1636 Harvard College is established in Cambridge, Massachusetts Colony on September 8. Harvard is the first college established in North America.Timeline State: MassachusettsTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: educationEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1636
1607 The Jamestown colony is established as James Fort on May 14 by 104 male English settlers.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: British North AmericaTimeline Subjects: settlementEra: 1601-1700 Read more about 1607
