16 Apr 1689: Boston Revolt Bostonians arrested the royal governor of the Dominion of New England, Sir Edmund Andros, in a popular uprising.
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1690
8 Feb 1690: Schenectady Massacre French forces and their Native American allies attacked the settlement of Schenectady, New York, killing over 60 people.
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1692
1 Mar 1692: Salem Witch Trials begin The first arrests for witchcraft were made in Salem Village, Massachusetts, leading to a series of trials and executions.
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1701
27 May 1701: Charter of Privileges William Penn granted a new constitution to the Pennsylvania colony, giving more power to the colonial assembly.
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1704
20 May 1704: Boston News-Letter published The first successful, continuously published newspaper in the colonies was published in Boston.
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1718
3 Jan 1718: New Orleans founded The French founded the city of New Orleans, which became a key port on the Mississippi River.