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The discovery of Massachusetts
Massachusetts was discovered but not colonized. The Puritans discovered Massachusets but it was not colonized because the Puritans did not have the supplies to colonize Massachusettes. -
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Kathryn's New England Colonies
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The plymouth company
The Plymouth company ships arrived in the mouth of the Kennebec River (now called the Sagadahoc River) where they established a settlement in August. -
John Smith
John Smith's work first applied the term "New England" to the coastal to the Newfoundland -
A royal charter
A royal charter is issued for Massachusets Bay Colony. -
Massachusetts
Massachusetts was established by John Winthrop and other Puritans. It was also the 2nd colony founded. -
pilgrims
Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. -
The first Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving was made in 1621. -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was established by Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and other Colonists. It was also the 6th colony founded. -
Connecticut
Connecticut was established by Puritans Thomas Hocker and Govoner John Haynes. -
New Hampshire
New Hampshire was established by John Wheel Wright and Captain John Mason. It was also the 7th colony founded. Was also a fishing colony.