13 Colonies

  • Roanoke Island

    Roanoke Island
    Queen Elizabeth allowed over a 100 men to sail to Roanoke Island and colonize there
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    13 Colonies

  • Found Dead

    Found Dead
    John White found that the people already there were killed.
  • Into thin air

    Into thin air
    John White's colony was found missing after he came back after getting supplies. But he found the word "Croatoan" carved onto a tree.
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown
    Twenty years from 1687 John Smith walked on the island with over 100 men who were ambushed by the local tribe. Then they built a settlement, but do to hunger, weather,and illnesses only about 60 men survived to establish Jamestown.
  • Back to England

    Back to England
    John Smith went back to England because he became ill.
  • John Smith's death

    John Smith's death
    While in England John died from an illness.
  • The First assembly

    The First assembly
    The first elected assembly was made and named the "House of Burgesses"
  • The Mayflower

    The Mayflower
    The Mayflower is being thrown by a severe storm where the crew is trying to find shelter.
  • The First Thanksgiving

    The First Thanksgiving
    The settlement just had their first successful harvest and their governor had just proposed a celebration. This was the first thanksgiving.
  • Given Property

    Given Property
    King Charles the second gives William Penn property because he was in debt with his father.