16 Jan 1681: Pennsylvania granted to William Penn,King Charles II granted a large tract of land to William Penn, a Quaker, to found the colony of Pennsylvania.
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1683
10 Apr 1683: New York City Charter,The Dongan Charter established the government of New York City.
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1686
1 Jan 1686: Dominion of New England formed,King James II merged the New England colonies into a single administrative unit, revoking their colonial charters.
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1689
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.
1677 - 1702 (25 years)
