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The 13 Colonies

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  • Virginia

    Virginia
    Jamestown Virginia was the first colony established in 1607.

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    In 1620 the Mayflower Compact was the 1st agreement for self government in America. It was signed by 41 men on the Mayflower.

  • Massachusetts Bay

    Massachusetts Bay
    Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by John Winthrop in 1630 and was a major trading center.

  • Rhode Island

    Rhode Island
    Roger Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636.

  • Connecticut Founded

    Connecticut Founded
    Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut in 1636.

  • The Carolinas

    The Carolinas
    In 1712 the Carolinas split.

  • Georgia

    Georgia
    Georgia was established in 1733 and founded by James Edward Oglethorpe.

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    The Stamp Act was passed in 1765. The Stamp Act was a tax placed on the Colonies.

  • Claimed land

    Claimed land
    In 1775 British claimed the red and pink areas and Spain claimed the orange. The red area is the area settlement.

  • Independence

    Independence
    This is the year 1776 that the Colonies declared independence and formed the United States.