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Roanoke Island
In 1585, Queen Elizabeth allowed Walter Raleigh to send over 100 men to an island off the coast of North Carolina. After two explorers found it to be a perfect place for a settlement, they called the island "Roanoke Island". -
Arrival
In 1587, 100 settlers were checking the fort. They found out that some of the men died from other people. -
The Lost Colony
When John White returned to Roanoke Island in 1590 he made a horrifying discovery. He realized that no one was there. The only thing left was the word "CROATOAN" carved on a nearby tree. -
The Colony on the Banks of James River
In 1607, over 100 men landed on the banks of James River. The water was not healthy to drink and was immediately attacked. Despite these conditions and events, they were determined to stay. -
The Death of John Smith
In 1609, when John Smith returned to England, he became ill, and the Native Americans stopped visiting his settlement. Due to this, John Smith died, and the relationship between the settlers and the Powhatan nation weakened. -
The Marriage of Pocahontas
Pocahontas was imprisoned and converted to Christianity. Later in 1614, she married John Rolfe. -
The House of Burgesses
The year 1619 was very important to Jamestown. They created the first elected assembly. The name was the "House of Burgesses". -
"The Mayflower"
In 1620, a ship named the "Mayflower" planned to sail from England to the New World. After two months they finally arrived at their destination. -
Thanksgiving Feast
In 1621, the Plymouth colony celebrated their first Thanksgiving to show gratefulness to Squanto. They invited Squanto and 90 Wampanoag people. -
Pennysylvania
In 1681 Pennsylvania was discovered by William Penn. King Charles II decided to give land to him because he owed his deceased father a loan.
