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The creation of the first Roanoke Colony
In 1585, the first Roanoke colony was created. It was on Roanoke Island off the coast of North Carolina. -
The finding of Jamestown
In 1607, the colony Jamestown was found. It was named after King James 1. -
Africans' arrival in Jamestown
In 1619, Africans arrived in Jamestown. They were probably indentured servants. -
The landing at Plymouth
In 1620, the pilgrims landed at Plymouth. They came to the new world for freedom of religious beliefs. -
The first Thanksgiving
In 1621, the first Thanksgiving was held in the New England colonies. It was held to thank their God for their first harvest. -
The finding of New Amsterdam
In 1626, New Amsterdam was found. It was the capital of New Netherland. -
John Winthrop
In 1630, John Winthrop arrived in Salem. Winthrop was a lawyer and first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony who told his followers,"We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us". -
The attack of New Amsterdam
In 1664, New Amsterdam was attacked. The settlers of New Amsterdam were not happy with their governor and refused to fight the English and the colony became New York. -
Journey down the Mississippi River
In 1673, Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet set on a journey down the Mississippi River. Marquette was a missionary from New France and set up missions down the river. Jolliet thought the Mississippi lead to the Pacific Ocean and wanted to find out if it was true. -
The finding of Pennsylvia
In 1681, King Charles ll gave William Penn land in the New World. Penn was going to name it Sylvania meaning woods, but named it Pennsylvania.
