The Colonial America timeline.

Roanoke colony was founded in 1590 by Sir Walter Raleigh. He was on his return home from England and was in need of desperate supplies. This is when he came upon shore and discovered Roanoke. Before Raleigh discovered Roanoke, it was just a small lost colony that was believed to have been established by the North American settlers. After some time, the American settlers left the colony of Roanoke and abandoned it. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/roanoke-colony-deserted)

Jamestown was founded in 1607 by a group of 100 members of a Virginia Company in search of new found land. Jamestown became the first permanent English establishment found in North America. During the first winter in Jamestown, conditions were harsh and half of the 100 members died due to famine and disease. Indians helped settlers survive. Settlers planted tobacco crops and this plant boomed and became the biggest cash cop throughout the Eastern Colonies.
http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown

Salutary Neglect was a policy that was established by the British in the early 1800's century. This policy was made to get rid of trade regulations with the North American colonial areas just as long as they remained loyal to the British government. Because of the Salutary Neglect, the Americans further independence became much greater. Also the Americans legal and legislation autonomy increased greatly due to this policy. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect)

The House of Burgesses was first assembled in July 30, 1619. It became known as the first American colonial Legislative assembly. The first assembly met in a church located in Jamestown. The House of Burgesses was created by the Virginia Company. Members of the House were elected by each country in Virginia. Governor Yeardley was present during the first assembly along with 22 Burgesses that represented 11 settlements. (http://www.ushistory.org/us/2f.asp)

This was great a migration that was to New England in 1620. Later this same migration took a heavy decline. During this time English Puritans set for Massachusetts and the West Indies. The English made this migration mainly in order to get away from the King of England who at the time was having religious conflicts with the people. Some conflict also came from the Netherlands where some Separatists set up churches. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puritan_migration_to_New_England_(1620%E2%80%9340)

The Mayflower was a merchant ship that had set sail for Plymouth. On the boat were 102 passengers. The passengers all had one goal, they waned to search for a new life.
Plymouth is located in Massachusetts and was the spot where 102 people arrived at Cape Cod while aboard the Mayflower.
The Mayflower Compact was the first self-governed compact that was made in America. It was modeled after a Separatist church compact
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/symbols_freedom/pages/mayflower.html

The colony of New York was originally established by the Dutch and was a trade center in 1626. It was very well known for its great fur. Later in 1664, the English captured the New York colony and claimed it as their own. It was one of the first 13 colonies established in North America. The colony was named after the Duke of York. (https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm) (http://www.encyclopedia.com/history/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/new-york-colony)

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was one of the first English settlements. It was established by a group of 1000 Puritans who were under the English government and governed by John Winthrop and Deputy Thomas Dudley. The first group of Puritan settlers were led by John Endecott. Endecott and the Puritans first settled in Salem. The biggest reason for the Bay Colony was because the Puritans wanted to change the way that the Church of England ran. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Bay_Colony

Maryland was also one of the 13 original colonies. It was in a rebellion against Great Britain with the other 12 colonies. Its first state capital was St. Mary's city. The state was established by English Catholics who wished to convert others to Catholicism. Lord was the ruler of Maryland and he also sought to create peace between both the Catholics and Protestants. Lord Baltimore's main goal was to create Catholics in the New World. (https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm)

Connecticut was one of the first 13 original American colonies. It was classified as a part of the New England colonies. it was founded in 1636 by a man named Thomas Hooker. It was first sited by a group of Dutchmen from the Netherlands in 1633. The main cities in Connecticut were New haven and Hartford which were two main trading cities. Here fur, lumber, oil, coal, and textiles were all trade between the colonies. (https://www.landofthebrave.info/connecticut-colony.htm)

Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams. Making its capital city Providence, one of the oldest cities in the U.S. Roger Williams founded Rhode Island as he was in search of a new land to start religiousness missions. He came from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Providence became known as one of the biggest textile industry cities. Rhode Island was also one of the first 13 colonies formed and was also against the British Gov. (http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/rhode-island)

In Maryland, the British were in charge of the Puritans and Protestants and began to out number the Catholics in Maryland. This act ensured religious liberty for the Catholics in Maryland. The act gave freedom of religion to all of those who believed in the Trinity. The act also established a law that made it a crime to harass the believers of Christianity. A death penalty could be given to anyone who denied the Trinity & the son of Man. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland_Toleration_Act)

The Carolina colonies were originally made French in the mid 1500's, but were later claimed and founded by King Charles II. Charles II granted parts of Carolina to the eight Land Lords in return for some financial and political assistance for restoring him back to the throne. The land Charles II granted them extended from Virginia all the way down to St. Johns in Florida. The Carolina colonies were originally an English and British colony. (http://www.celebrateboston.com/history/carolinas.htm)

Bacon's Rebellion was a dispute between the Nathaniel Bacon and his Virginia men against the Governor William Berkeley. A main reason for this rebellion was because Bacon was banned from trading fur with the Indians. Because of this, many settlers rose in arms alongside Bacon and battled against Berkeley. At first Berkeley refused to listen to Bacon, but after he was confronted he fell under pressure and gave in. After, Bacon was victorious. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon%27s_Rebellion

The trials began in spring of 1692 when a group of young girls living in the village of Salem claimed to be possessed by the devil. They accused other local and innocent women in Salem of being witches to cover up their wrong doing and lies. Men and women were killed by the court for being accused of being witches, which none of them were. The word of the witch trials spread and other colonies began hanging innocent people for being witches. (http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials)

The Great Awakening was a religious revival that swept across all of the American colonies in the 1730's. A man named Jonathon Edwards would not convert to the Church of England. He was worried about the people because it seemed that worldly manners became more important to them than God. Edwards brought the people back to God when he preached his scary sermons about how God was angry and hated sinners! He emphasized that good works don't get you to heaven. (http://www.ushistory.org/us/7b.asp)

The Albany Plan was created in order to form a unified government between the thirteen colonies in America. It was first brought up by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. Over 20 colonies gathered together and planned to defend themselves regarding the French-Indian War. With the war starting to boom, the need for this union was very urgent. The key was coming together as one strong Gov. The plan also impacted the The Articles of Confederation. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan

The war lasted for seven years and was between the French and English. The conflict came about from Frances expansion to the Ohio River. Both sides fighting contained several tribes of Native Americans. The war took place along New France and British colonies. The war ended with the British coming victorious over the French. After the war the British still faced problems due to the Treaty of Paris, and the Indians branched off and had peace (http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war)

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. He issued the Proclamation following the French-Indian War. The Proclamation but a ban past all land past the Appalachian Mountains. This angered the Americans because they were looking to keep expanded their land. and keep one form of Gov. Indians who had formed relationships with the French were now faced with troubles and were forced under British Sovereignty. http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of

Pennsylvania was apart of the first 13 original colonies and was apart of the rebellion against the British Government. It was founded by William Penn in 1682. Pennsylvania was one of two main Restoration colonies in North America. Pennsylvania was named by King Charles II after William Penn's father (Sir William Penn). The land of Pennsylvania was mostly conquered by the Quakers whose job was to spread Christianity. (https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm)