-
Permission to Settle in Roanoke Island
Queen Elizabeth allowed Raleigh Walter to send 100 men to Roanoke Island. -
Too Late for Harvesting
The men missed harvesting and their supplies were dwindling, they all went back home. -
The Killed Men
Raleigh hired Simon Fernandez to transport 100 more people, not just men, but women and children. John White was in charge, and he brought his family along. When they arrived in 1587, John found out the men were killed. -
At Virginia's James River
In 1607, a group with over 100 men landed on the banks of Virginia's James River, but the water was unhealthy to drink. After, they were attacked by a Native American's group. Their leader, Captain Smith, commanded them to build a fort for protection. -
John Smith is Sick
Later in 1609, Captain Smith became sick, and a Native stopped coming around the settlement. -
John Smith Died
After Captain Smith became sick, he died in 1613. -
The First Elected Assembly Established
In 1619, the first elected assembly was elected. It was called the House of Burgesses. -
Traveling on the Mayflower
The people on the Mayflower had to find ways to protect themselves during the bad weather. -
The First Successful Harvest
After the first successful harvest, the governor, William Bradford, held a feast celebrating the harvest. -
Pennsylvania Made!
King Charles II gave a quaker land that is now called Pennsylvania!
