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John Smith and Pocahontas...
John Smith the leader was captured, Pocahontas then saved him. -
Pilgrims landed in Plymouth,Massachusetts...
The Pilgrims decided to stay in Plymouth and establish their own colony.They decided to create a self-government which is a government for themselves. The Pilgrims had meetings. They also made laws which is the Mayflower Compact. -
The First Thansgiving...
The Pilgrims and Colonists had a three day feast.The Colonists became well friends with the Native Americans. Squanto a Native American taught the Pilgrims how to hunt,gather food,and grow crops. He also helped them form an alliance with the Wampanoag Tribe. -
The Settlement of Maryland...
Maryland was to be established for all of those Roman Catholics that were persecuted in England. -
Establishing the Connecticut...
This colony was established for the Puritan gentlemen. The founders were Thomas Hooker and John Haynes. -
New York
New York was the eleventh state to confirm the constitution.New Netherland was changed to New York in honor of the Duke. -
Establishing Pennslyvania...
William Pen discovered Pennsylvania on March 4,1682. He was Quaker who believed to live in peace with the Native Americans. -
New Hampshire...
This was a planned colony. It was granted to Captain John Mason. He sent settlers to New Hampshire for a fishing colony. -
Establishing Georgia...
This colony was to be served as a place were the prisoned people could start anew. Also to serve as a barrier against the spanish. -
Rhode Island
Roger Williams went to England for his religious freedom and separation of the church.
