Colonization and Exploration Timeline

By Joshua White
  • May 6, 1000

    Leif Ericson discovers Vinland

    Leif Ericson discovers Vinland
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus discovers the New World.

    Columbus discovers the New World.
  • May 6, 1507

    New World named after Americus Vespucius.

    New World named after Americus Vespucius.

  • Raleigh sends first expedition to America

    Raleigh sends first expedition to America

  • First assembly meets at Jamestown. Slaves first sold in Virginia

    First assembly meets at Jamestown. Slaves first sold in Virginia

  • Coming of the Pilgrims in the Mayflower.

    Coming of the Pilgrims in the Mayflower.

  • Maryland first settled by Calvert

    Maryland first settled by Calvert

  • Connecticut charter granted

    Connecticut charter granted

  • Charter granted to Rhode Island.Charter for the Carolinas granted.

    Charter granted to Rhode Island.Charter for the Carolinas granted.

  • Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia. King Philip's War in New England.

    Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia. King Philip's War in New England.

  • Founding of Jamestown, Virginia

    Founding of Jamestown, Virginia