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13 Original Colonies

By ClareH
  • 100 Men from England

    100 Men from England

    In 1585 Queen Elizabeth told Walter Raleigh that he can have over 100 men from England to Roanoke Island.
  • Natives Kill

    Natives Kill

    When John White came with his family in 1587, he found that some of the natives killed the men in the fort.
  • The James River is Drunk

    The James River is Drunk

    In 1607 over 100 men landed on the shore of Virginia's James River. The men had to drink to water and it was unhealthy and dirty.
  • Pocahontas Problem

    Pocahontas Problem

    When John Smith returned to England with a injury, Pocahontas stopped visiting their settlement. Their relationships suffered when she was gone.
  • Meeting John Rolfe

    Meeting John Rolfe

    When the settlers moved Pocahontas, they forced her to convert to Christianity. That's when she meet John Rolfe.
  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses

    The first elected assembly was established in Jamestown. They had a House of Burgesses and indentured servants.
  • Oceanus is Born

    Oceanus is Born

    Oceanus Hopkins was the only baby born on the Mayflower when it set sail.
  • New York Founded

    New York Founded

    New York was founded in 1626 by the Dutch.
  • New Land from Charles

    New Land from Charles

    King Charles ll gave William Penn some land south of New Jersey.
  • Pennsylvania is Founded

    Pennsylvania is Founded

    Pennsylvania was founded by the Quakers in 1681.