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Sir Walter Raleigh
In 1584 the land of Virginia in North America was granted to Sir Walter Raleigh by Elizabeth 1. -
England Set Sail to Roanoke Island
In 1585 Queen Elizabeth sent over 100 men from England to Roanoke Island after two explores found out that it was a perfect place for a settlement. -
107 Settlers Left at Roanoke Island
In 1585 Greenville left 107 settlers at Roanoke Island under charge of Ralph Lane. -
John White
In 1587 When John White returned to the fort he found out that the men in the fort were killed by some people. -
Roanoke Colony
In 1587115 Colonist traveled to Roanoke led by John White -
The Lost Colony
In 1590 When John White returned he found the colony completely abandoned. -
The Middle Colonies
In 1600 The Middle Colonies accepted people of different religions and cultures. -
100 Men Landed on the Banks of Virginia
In 1607 a group of 100 Men Landed on the Banks of Virginia's James River which was not healthy to drink. They were immediately attacked but they were determined to stay. -
Captain Smith
Captain Smith returned to England in 1609 when he became ill. -
The First Elected Assembly
1619 was a big year in Jamestown. The first elected assembly was established. -
The Mayflower
In 1620 The Mayflower set sail. -
Governor William Bradford
In 1621 Governor William Bradford held a fest after their first successful harvest in the fall. -
William Penn
William Penn was the most important colonist. He was an English Quaker who received the land that became Pennsylvania from the English King Charles 2. -
King Charles II
In 1681 King Charles the II decided to give William Penn land in the new world that was Southwest of New Jersey. -
The Great Bell
In 1776 The Great Bell was rung on July 8 to celebrate the birth of a new nation.
