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The First Colony
The first colony was founded in Jamestown, Virginia. -
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Important Dates of the Thirteen Colonies.
The First Colony to The Georgia Settlement. -
The Starving Time
The winter of 1609-1610 was harsh and 3/4 of the colonists died due to starvation or related diseases. This was called The Starving Time. -
The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. The first Thanksgiving was held. -
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam was founded. It is now called New York City. -
Massachusetts Bay Company
The Puritans led by John Winthrop formed the Massachusetts Bay Company . -
Providence Colony
Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
He establishes the colony of Providence so that people can practice a purer form of Christianity. -
New Hampshire and Delaware
New Hampshire was founded by John Mason. Delaware was settled by Peter Minuit. -
French and Indian War
The French and the Indians fought the British for land. -
Salem Witch Trials
People were accused of being witches so they were executed! -
Georgia Settlement
Georgia is settled by James Oglethorpe.
