The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691), more formally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, was an English settlement on the east coast of North America around Massachusetts Bay, one of the several colonies later reorganized as the Province of Massachusetts Bay. The lands of the settlement were in southern New England, with initial settlements on two natural harbors and surrounding land about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) apart—the areas around Salem and Boston, north of the previously established Plymouth Colony.
Massachusetts Bay Colony forms its first government
The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691), more formally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, was an English settlement on the east coast of North America around Massachusetts Bay, one of the several...
Historical Significance
The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691), more formally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, was an English settlement on the east coast of North America around Massachusetts Bay, one of the several colonies later reorganized as the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
Events Before
Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptole
Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptolemaic systems and whether the Earth orbits the sun
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
Treaty of Saint-Germain is signed, returns Quebec to French control after the English seized it in 1629
Battle of Rain: Swedish forces under Gustavus Adolphus defeat Count Tilly of the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Yea
Battle of Rain: Swedish forces under Gustavus Adolphus defeat Count Tilly of the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War
Britain grants Lord Baltimore rights to Chesapeake Bay area
Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (8 August 1605 – 30 November 1675) was an English politician and lawyer who was the first proprietor of Maryland.
Mughal army begins a siege of the Portuguese trading port of Hooghly, ordered by Shah Jahan to check piracy and the slav
Mughal army begins a siege of the Portuguese trading port of Hooghly, ordered by Shah Jahan to check piracy and the slave trade (captured three months later)
Events After
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
More from the 1630s
Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno
Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno
Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptole
Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptolemaic systems and whether the Earth orbits the sun
Mughal Prince and future Emperor Aurangzeb (18) marries his first wife and chief consort Persian princess Dilras Banu Be
Mughal Prince and future Emperor Aurangzeb (18) marries his first wife and chief consort Persian princess Dilras Banu Begum (15) at Agra, India
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 8, 1633?
- The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691), more formally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, was an English settlement on the east coast of North America around Massachusetts Bay, one of the several colonies later reorganized as the Province of Massachusetts Bay. The lands of the settlement were in southern New England, with initial settlements on two natural harbors and surrounding land about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) apart—the areas around Salem and Boston, north of the previously established Plymouth Colony.
- Why is Massachusetts Bay Colony forms its first government significant?
- The Massachusetts Bay Colony (1628–1691), more formally the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, was an English settlement on the east coast of North America around Massachusetts Bay, one of the several colonies later reorganized as the Province of Massachusetts Bay.