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Period: 1400 to
13 colonies timeline
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1498
Pennsylvania
Italian explorer John Cabot explored the coast of Pennsylvania fo the English. -
1540
South Carolina
Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto explored South Carolina for gold. -
Virginia
Virginia was founded. -
Plymouth Rock
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth rock. -
Massachusetts Bay
The Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
New Hampshire
John Mason received land grant and named the new settlement New Hampshire. -
Rhode Island
William Blackstone was the first Rhode Island settler. -
John Mason
Captain John Mason leads colonists to decisive victory. -
North Carolina
North Carolina became a Separate Colony. -
Georgia
Georgia was founded. -
Delaware
Delaware became the first state. -
Maryland
Maryland abolishes slavery. -
New Jersey
The first intercollegiate football game is played in New Jersey.