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Roanoke Island
Queen Elizabeth promoted Raleigh to send over 100 men to Roanoke Island. -
100 Men
Raleigh found out that his men were killed by Native Americans. -
Virginia's James River
The group of 100 men settled on the banks of Virginia's James River. -
Captain John Smith
John Smith returned to England and became ill. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was established to be the first elected assembly. -
The New World
It took more than two months to sail from England to the New World. -
Mayflower
Pilgrims on the Mayflower, set sea for religious freedom. -
The Thanksgiving That Made History
During fall time, Governor William Bradford held a celebration feast called, Thanksgiving. -
Pennsylvania
King Charles II decided to give William Penn land in the New World that was southwest of New Jersey and Penn later called it Pennsylvania. -
Plymouth Rock
Descendants of Pilgrims decided to celebrate the anniversary of their landing on Plymouth Rock.
