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1492
Columbus
Columbus makes his first voyage and lands at America in 1492 in search of gold and riches -
Period: 1492 to
The 13 Colonies
All adds up to how we ended up where we are now! -
Roanoke
Roanoke colony founded by Sir Walter Raleigh and his group. -
Jamestown established
Jamestown colony is established by a group of people from England who want riches and gold. -
The Starving Time
Only 60 out of 500 in Jamestown survived the winter called the Starving Time. -
Marrage
John Rolfe marries Pocahontas in Jamestown. -
Slaves
The first slaves arrive in Jamestown to help with with work. -
Plymouth
The Plymouth colony is founded by pilgrims in 1620 -
New England
Quakers arrive in New England to settle. -
Philadelphia
The city of Phildelphia is founded. -
Jamestown to Williamsburg
The capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg.
