Colonization

By Elainesherwin
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus discovers America

    Fun Fact: You can remember the date using this rhyme: "In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue."

  • Roanoke Colony was founded

    Fun Fact: Roanoke Island is about 8 miles long and 2 miles wide.

  • Roanoke Colony disappears

    Fun Fact: Roanoke Colony's nickname is "The Lost Colony"

  • Jamestown settlement is founded

    Fun Fact: The first successful permanent English settlement

  • Plymouth Colony is founded

    Fun Fact: It was the first colonial settlement in New England

  • The Province of Carolina is founded

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  • Carolina is divided into North and South Carolina

    Fun Fact: They might have split because the North region and the South region both had different goals for the land.

  • The Boston Massacre

    Fun Fact: Five people died.

  • The Revolutionary War begins

    Fun Fact: 217,000 US troops were engaged in the battle.