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13 Colonies
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North America Settlement
North America was settled by the English. Settlement was successful with the London Company. The first colony established by Pymouth Company. -
Captain John Smith
New England was explored and mapped by Captain John Smith. No colonies were not found. -
First Permanent Settlement
After two months of sailing from England the Mayflower arrived to the New World making the first permanent settlement with Puritans on the ship. -
Southern Colonies
The Southern Colonies began to be founded. The Southern Colonies includes Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. -
Thomas Hooker and the Connecticut Colony
Thomas Hooker founded the Connecticut Colony at Hartford. He also founded other colonies. -
Captain John Mason and John Wheelwright
Captain John Mason and John Wheelwright founded the New Hampshire Colony. They also founded other colonies. -
New York Colony
The Duke of New York was given New Netherland by the English. The British won New Amsterdam and renamed it as New York. -
Settlers of the 13 colonies
The 13 colonies had about 250,000 settlers who were European and African. -
Carolinas
The Carolinas were the first of the Southern Colonies to be the lead colony. It was sold back to the King but eventually seperated. -
The final colony
James Oglethorpe was given Georgia. This was the last of the 13 colonies to be founded. -
French and Indian War
England and France fought for control North America in a war known as the French and Indian War.
