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The frist colony founed
Jamestown was the first settlement ,it was founded in 1607, and served as capital of the colonies until 1699. -
The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims established their own gov. Formal laws were not codified until 1636. -
Virginia a royal colony.
The 1st English colony in the world. The Colony was nicknamed "The Old Dominion" by King Charles 2nd. Unsure about day and month. -
Maryland setteld
In March 1634, the first English settlers arrived at St. Clement’s Island.Maryland was after Henrietta Maria,Queen of Charles I. -
New Hampshire is founded.
John Mason founded New Hampsire.There was no religious freedom in the areas inhabited by the Puritans. -
Connecticut united.
A royal charter was not granted for Connecticut until 1662. John Winthrop Jr. was the Connecticut governor, -
Frech and Indian wars
The Nine Years' War often called the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg. A major war of the late 17th century. -
Salem witchcraft
People believe that witchcraft is a real thing. Witchcraft is consisdered a capital crime. wWtches are hanged for their afflictions. -
Georgia is settled
James Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia.The trustees prohibited slavery and large landholdings. -
The Stamp Act
The tax was imposed colonists and required them to pay tax on every piece of printed paper they used.The money collectedwas to be used to pay the costs of defending and protecting the American frontier near the Appalachian Mountains
