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1607
Virginia becomes the first colony. -
1620
Massachusetts is founded. -
1623
New Hampshire is founded. -
1624
Lord Baltimore founds the colony of Maryland. -
1636
Puritans establish the colony of Connecticut. -
1636
Rhode Island is founded by Roger Williams. -
1638
Delaware is founded. -
1653
A group of Virginians establish Carolina. -
1664
The Duke of York establishes New York. -
1776
The colonies declare their independence from England. -
1777
The 13 colonies are represented in the first American flag.