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Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth allowed Raleigh to send over a 100 men to Roanoke Island after two of his explorers found it to be a perfect place for a settlement. -
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13 Colonies
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John White
John White was put in charge and brought his family along upon arrival they found out the men were killed. -
Bank's of Virgina
A group of over 100 men landed on the banks of Virgina's James River which was not healthy to drink. They were immediately attacked but were determined to stay. -
Captian Smith
Captian Smith returned to England when he became ill. -
Captian John Smith
Captian John Smith explored the New England coast and mapped it but did not succeed in establishing any colonies. -
Mayflower
Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. -
First Thanksgiving
First Thanksgiving in Plymouth. This was a three day feast. -
Thomas Hooker
The Connecticut Colony was founded by Thomas Hooker. -
King Charles II
King Charles II gave land that was Southwest of New Jersey. -
Georgia Colony
James Ogethorpe and others were granted the Georgia colony.