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Charter of Virginia
After several failed attempts at colonization, Virginia was charted as a proprietary colony in 1606. -
Establishment of Jamestown
While Jamestown faced extreme hardship, its establishment saw English influence in Virginia and North America gradually grow. -
New Netherlands is Established
Dutch colonization efforts led to the formation of the New Netherlands along primarily modern-day New Jersey and New York. -
Plymouth Colony is Founded by the Pilgrims
While Jamestown had marked growing English influence in Virginia, Plymouth would be the start of a "New England" heartland. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony is Established
The Massachusetts colony proved to be successful, and served as the precursor to the Provence of Massachusetts Bay: one of the famous 13 colonies. -
The Colony of Maryland is Chartered
Lord Calvert is granted a charter for the Colony of Maryland. Wanting to create a haven for persecuted Catholics, and prove that Protestants and Catholics could live peacefully together, Calvert issued decrees of religious toleration in the new colony. -
Connecticut Colony is Established
John Haynes and Thomas Hooker establishes the Connecticut Colony. -
Providence Plantations is Established
Roger Williams founds Providence Plantations: the first permanent European settlement on Rhode Island. Williams decision for leaving the Massachusetts Bay Colony and founding the new settlement lay in wanting more religious freedom. -
Pequot War
WAR! Conflict broke out between the Pequot Tribe and the colonists of Massachusetts and Plymouth. The war ended with the near eradication of the Pequot tribe. -
The Province of Carolina is Established
After its established, the province would be divided six years later into two separate provinces. -
Fall of New Netherlands
In a turning point of North American history, England invades and peacefully captures the New Netherlands. While the Dutch would later retake part of the colony, they permanently ceded it to England in 1674. The colonies of East Jersey, West Jersey, and New York were established following the English acquisition. -
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King Philip's War
Amid rising tensions between New England colonists and the natives, another war broke out between the two. Raids occurred on numerous towns and intense fighting decimated the lives and livelihoods of both sides. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Infuriated at the Governor of Virginia's policies, Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion against the governor, eventually leading to the burning of Jamestown. However, Bacon died from dysentery and the rebellion fizzled out. -
The Province of New Hampshire is Chartered
For many years New Hampshire, lacking a charter and proper government, was administrated by the Massachusetts Bay Colony. However, this changed when the colony was given a charter in 1679 -
Colony of Pennsylvania is Founded
William Penn is granted a charter for the Province of Pennsylvania. Penn, a Quaker, envisioned Pennsylvania as a land of religious and personal freedom.
