Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664 contains almost 300 history stories presented in a timeline that begins in 1655 with the performance of the first documented play performed in British North America and ends with the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in 1752. This journal of historical events mark the beginnings of the United States and serve as a wonderful guide of American history. These reader friendly stories include: September 27, 1540 - Society of Jesus (Jesuits) Founded By Ignatius LoyolaDecember 19, 1675 - The Great Swamp FightSeptember 19, 1676 - Bacon's Rebellion - Bacon Burns JamestownApril 18, 1689 - 1689 Boston RevoltFebruary 29, 1692 - Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba Accused Of Witchcraft in Salem, MassachusettsMay 22, 1718 - Edward Teach - Blackbeard - Begins Blockade of Charlestown.November 02, 1734 - Daniel Boone Born December 08, 1741 - Vitus Bering DiedDecember 23, 1750 - Ben Franklin Attempts to Electrocute a TurkeyDecember 31, 1752 – Julian/Gregorian Calendar Switch Complete
