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Lesson 7 of 84 · Colonial History
The Southern Colonies: Plantations and Labor
Ancient Greece contributed democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympics. Thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shaped Western thought for centuries.
Key Facts
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Cause and effect explain why things happen.
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
Timeline
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What tool puts events in order?