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  The first colony was founded at Jamestown, Virginia.
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  All about the 13 Colonies and when they were established.
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  The first African American slaves arrive at Jamestown.
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  The Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims.
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  The Puritans establish the city of Boston.
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  Thomas Hooker moves to Connecticut and establishes the Connecticut Colony.
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  The city of Philadelphia is founded by William Penn.
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  Delaware separates from Pennsylvania, making it a new colony.
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  The New Jersey Colony is formed by the merging of East and West New Jersey.
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  The Province of Carolina separates into North and South Carolina.
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  The Province of Georgia is formed by James Olgethrope.