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1492
Christopher Columbus
“In 1492 Columbus sailed into the Indian Sea, where he discovered many islands occupied by multiple people. Columbus had most possession over all islands for the most fortunate Kings. -
1565
Spanish Military Victory
A military post was formed at St. Augustine. Spanish troops than attacked the French interlopers. -
John White
An English settlement is established on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. John White had returned from a supply-trip to England and found out the settlement deserted. -
First English Settlement
Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent settlement named after King James 1. North America than gained no women but, 104 boys and men. -
John Rolfe
Peace came between the Powhatan Indians and the English. The peace was brought about conversion and marriage of Pocahontas. -
Governor Yeardley
In 1619 Governor Yeardley called the first representative legislative assembly. This was the beginning of representative government in what is now the United States of America. -
Mayflower and Speedwell
Many pilgrims moved from Holland on July 22nd sailing to Southampton. Later on in time they met with other separatists to sail alongside the Mayflower leaving September 6 1620. -
John Winthrop
Winthrop won the governorship 12 times in a row serving in the Massachusetts Bay Company. The magistrate believed he owed his position (if not its powers) to the voters, who could remove him. -
Roger Williams
Roger Williams had arrived in North America in 1631. In 1636, William founded and even banished Rhode Island. -
Anne Hutchinson
In 1638 Ms.Hutchinson formed a settlement which is now Portsmouth on the island of Aquidneck. She is also known as one of the co-founders of Rhode Island.
