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Roanoke
The first english attempt at a colony. Established near North Carolina. It failed because of bad relationships with indians and they were unprepared. -
Virginia Dare
The first english baby born in America. -
Jamestown
The first permanent english establishment. Established near the James River in Virginia. They were looking for gold. -
Tobacco was first planted
Tobacco was first planted illegally by John Rolfe in Jamestown. -
Starving Time
80% of the colonists died during this time due to starvation,disease, and indian attacks. This took place in Jamestown. -
Pocahontas and John Rolfe
Pocahontas and John Rolfe get married. -
House of Burgesses
Established in 1619 in Jamestown,Virginia. This was the first government in the new world. -
Plymouth
The second english establishment. Located in Massachusaetts. The Pilgrims were looking for religious freedom. -
The First Thanksgiving
after a hard winter for the p[ilgirms the pilgrims and indians had a huge feast -
Black Slaves in America
The europeans brought slaves and indentured servants into the americas
