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1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus makes his first voyage and discovers America. -
Period: 1492 to
13 colones
From Christopher Columbus to settlers arriving in Georgia -
Jamestown
1607 The first colony was founded at Jamestown -
starving time
when food was scarce began in 1609 ended in 1610 -
slaves
The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. -
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims -
Quakers
The Quakers arrive in New England. -
Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia is founded. -
Texas
Spain begins to colonize the land of Texas. -
Virginia
The capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg. -
Georgia
The first settlers arrive in Georgia