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Raleigh and Explorers find Roanoke
in 1585 Raleigh and 100 explorers find Roanoke Island. -
When John White found out his colony had disappeared.
When John White returned to Roanoke his entire colony was gone. On a tree nearby the word "CROATOAN" was carved in it. No one knows what it means. -
Colony of Main Established
in 1607 Main was established. -
House of Burgesses made
1619 was a huge year in Jamestown. The first elected assembly was established. It was called the House of Burgesses. -
Mayflower compact
Mayflower compact established -
Plymouth colony started
The Plymouth Colony was founded in 1620 by Pilgrims who sailed on a ship called the Mayflower and started a colony called, "the Plymouth Colony". -
The first Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims and all the Wampanoag people feasted as a celebration for a successful harvest. -
New Hampshire Established
In 1623 New Hampshire is established. -
Massachusetts established
In 1628 Massachusetts is established. -
Pennsylvania
When William Penn found this new land he took the word Sylvania (which means "woods") and his last name and put them together to get Pennsylvania.