Colonial America timeline.

Walter Raleigh sent a group to explore the Eastern coast. Eventually the group landed in Roanoke Island, North Carolina but then soon abandoned it after 1 year. In 1587, Walter returned and under the command of John White, Roanoke served its intended purpose and became a permanent settlement. Raleigh left for England to obtain supplies and when he came back in 1590, the island was deserted. The words "CROATOAN were carved on a tree as a clue. http://totallyhistory.com/roanoke-colony

Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement. It was founded by a group of colonists led by John Smith near the James River. Hunger (The Starving Times), disease and constant attacks by Indians were issues. Peace and trade was achieved between the Powhatans and English due to the marriage of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. However, after Pocahontas's death, that fragile peace was broken and warring continued. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/jamestown

A policy from the British government in which trade regulations in the colonies were laxly enforced. Imperial supervision was loose as long as colonies were loyal to the British and economically profitable. When Robert Walpole became Prime Minister, officials began turning a blind eye to certain colonial dealings. This document contributed to the increase of legislative freedom and ultimately the American Revolution. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect

This voyage brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, Massachusetts were they settled the first permanent colony. The original destination was Virginia, but after 66 days landed in Cape Cod. Before going ashore, the Mayflower Compact was drafted. It was the first framework of government acted in the eventual US. They left England as separatists, seeking out religious freedom. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-ship

English puritans began fleeing Britain and migrated to New England and the West Indies. They left due to religious persecution and economic reasons. The first dissenters left in September, 1620 on the Mayflower. They landed in Massachusetts and established Plymouth Colony.
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/

This colony was founded by the Massachusetts Bay Company during the Puritan migration and was a charter colony. Many people including John Winthrop settled, ending up in Charlestown and Boston. Their mission was to convert Native Americans to Christianity and the government was focused on religion. Due to the settlers intolerance, many Quakers were persecuted when refusing to follow Puritan traditions. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/history-of-the-massachusetts-bay-colony/

Maryland was founded as a proprietary colony of Cecil Calvert and was a place of religious refuge for English Catholics. However, many settlers were Protestant, forming the first settlement, St. Mary's City along the Chesapeake Bay. In 1649, the Maryland Tolerance act was passed, the first law passed to encourage religious tolerance. https://www.thoughtco.com/facts-about-the-maryland-colony-103875

Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. The first colony was Providence Plantations. Both had been banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for their criticisms of the Church. He believed it wrong to take Native American lands, and made Rhode Island a place of no religious persecution. This planted the seeds for diversity and freedoms that are at the forefront of the American Revolution and Constitution.
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Founded by English clergyman Thomas Hooker. It first began as a Dutch trading post but grew in population as people moved out of the Massachusettes colony. The first govenor was John Winthrop, who with the help of other colonist established a period of probation, in which a new settler would be observed. In its first year, Connecticut was home to the Pequot War between settlers and Indians. In the end, the Pequot tribe was destroyed. https://www.thoughtco.com/connecticut-colony-103870

An assembly of elected legislative representatives from Virginia. It was the first democratic body in English America. It first started as the General Assembly, established by George Yeardly in 1619. However in 1643, the House of Burgesses split into a separate entity. It granted supplies, synthesized laws and had right to revision/vetoing. Meetings were in Jamestown until 1700, when they were moved to Williamsburg, Virginia. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses

Written by Cecil Calvert, the Maryland Tolerance Act is known as the beginning of religious freedom in the colonies. It protected Christians that believed in the Trinity from persecution and was a step towards liberty. However, Jews and other religions were not protected and could be killed for their faith.
https://www.mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/868/maryland-toleration-act-of-1649

King Charles II granted 8 proprietors land in the Carolinas as a reward for helping him win back the throne. They founded Charlestown and set up "The Fundamental Constitution of the Carolinas." It formed an independent parliament, which gave power to land owners. Many settled to grow cash crops, and African slaves were brought in as a large labor force. In 1729, Carolina was split into North and South.
https://www.historycentral.com/TheColonies/Carolinas.html and Notes

First settled by the Dutch along the Hudson River in 1624 but was later established as a colony of New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took control and renamed it New York, one of the original 13 colonies. New York was a breadbasket colony, providing wheat, land, coal, furs timber and iron ore. Its mild climate and diverse landscape made it ideal for farming. https://www.history.com/news/bacons-rebellion-jamestown-colonial-america

Nathaniel Bacon insisted that the governor support him in a war against Indians. He refused, so Bacon amassed a militia and destroyed the opposition. Eventually, Bacon was kicked out of a legislative body and traveled through Virginia, recruiting angry rebels. Governor Berkley condemned him for treason, so in return Bacon stormed into Jamestown and burned it. Terrorizing the townspeople, the city was ransacked. https://www.history.com/news/bacons-rebellion-jamestown-colonial-america

Founded by William Penn with a charter from King Charles II and became a royal colony. It was established as a safe haven for Quakers and was a "Holy Experiment." Every male settler received 50 acres and the right to vote, no landowning aristocracy. Quaker religion was ridiculed by others for their simplicity of speech and clothing patterns.
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In the Massachusettes Bay Colony, investigations that resulted in the execution of 19 convicted "witches. It started when three young girls believed they had been hexed. Governor William Phips ordered trials to be undergone, but they were always slanted against the defendant. They were accused of working alongside evil Satan, and many who swore innocence were killed, becoming "martyrs to their own sense of justice." https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials/The-trials

A religious revival that swept over the 13 colonies providing a renewal to worship. Christian religion had become less personal and church attendance dropped significantly. Jonathan Edwards, a minister, was an important person in the Awakening and centered on the idea that humans were sinful and needed forgiveness. George Whitfield also had a large impact. He traveled up and down the Atlantic coast, preaching to thousands. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening

This plan of union was created to put British colonies under a centralized government. A big proponent of this was Ben Franklin, who published ads encouraging support. Seven British colonies adopted the plan during a meeting of the Albany Congress. However it ultimately failed as colonial governments began fearing losing control of their territory. The Albany Plan was the first to propose a united mainland of colonies. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan

France expanded into the Ohio River Valley, which conflicted with British territories. Both sides were allied with various Native American tribes. In 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed and the French gave up Canada and Florida. This opened the door for mass colonization and expansion across North America. However, Britain was in debt and passed many acts to increase taxes. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/french-and-indian-war#section_1

Declared by the British king, it checked the encroachment of settlers on Native American lands. All Indian territory was forbid from settling, and colonists who lived in these places were forced to evacuate. This proclamation was the first European document to acknowledge land titles and give natives monetary compensation by purchasing the lands legally. Boundaries had been set, but pioneers continued to expand westward. https://www.britannica.com/event/Proclamation-of-1763