| Term | Definition |
| 1666 | Anne Bradstreet, first notable colonial poet, writes "Upon a Burning of Our House" |
| 1678 | Bradstreet publishes "To my Dear and Loving Husband" |
| 1732 | Ben Franklin initiates a circulating library in Philadelphia; Franklins "Poor Richards Almanack" is published |
| 1776 | Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense, claiming that independence from England is "destiny" |
| 1630 | 1,000 Puritans establish Massachusetts Bay Colony |
| 1692 | Salem Witch Trials |
| 1773 | Boston Tea Party |
| 1775 | "Shot heard around the world" Started the Revoultionary War |
| 1632 | Taj Mahal was built by 20,000 workers over 22 years |
| 1649 | Oliver Cromwell and Puritans execute King Charles I of England |
| 1762 | Catherine the great begins rule of Russia; Catherine has her husband assinated |
| Separatists | were declared illegal, and members faced arrest for practicing their beliefs |
| Primary source | someone who participated in or observed a historical event |
| Secondary source | one who is writing about an event that wasn't observed first hand |
| Squanto | teaches them how to fish and plant crops |