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1492
Columbus Arrives
Columbus came to America. He first landed in the Bahamas. -
Period: 1492 to
13 Colonies timespan
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Roanoke Island Established
Roanoke was established by Sir Walter Raleigh. -
The Lost Colony
People returned to Roanoke only to find the entire colony was gone. It was a lost colony! -
The Colony of Virginia
The first lasting colony was established in Jamestown, Virginia. -
The Starving Time
Many people died in the cold and harsh winters because there was not enough food. -
Tobacco in America
Tobacco was introduced as a cash crop by John Rolfe who later married Pocahontas. -
Slaves in America
Slaves came to America by ship from Africa. -
Government
The Pilgrims established a government. The General Assembly made its own laws. -
Royal Colony
Virginia became a royal colony under the King of England. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists were angry because tea was highly taxed by the British so they threw it into the Harbor. This event led to the American Revolution.
