Colonial Timeline

By cataliotojn
  • Jan 1, 1565

    St. Augustine

    Oldest successful colony in North America. Spain ruled St. Augustine for more than 200 years. In Northeastern coast of FL.

  • Roanoke (lost colony)

    All settlers disappeared. The story still confuses scientists today. In Roanoke Island, NC.

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown was the first successful colony in North America and had a triangular fort around it. In Chesapeake Bay, VA.

  • Plymouth

    Founded by the Pilgrims and gave everyone freedom of religion. In Cape Cod Bay, MA.

  • New Netherland

    New Amsterdam is todays New York City. It couldn't go at a fast rate because of its location. In Hudson River, NY.

  • Williamsburg

    Capital of the VA colony from 1699-1776. Williamsburg was a self-governed colony. In Peninsula,VA.

  • New Sweden

    Only Swedish colony in North America. They farmed and traded furs to get money. In Delaware River, DE.

  • Pennsylvania colony (William Penn)

    Founded by Willam Penn. Never got attacked by Idians because of a treaty. In todays state of PA.