10 Important Event's that Occurred in 13 Colonies (1587-1755)

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  • The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    The Colony of Roanoke was Lost. The word Croatoan, carved on a tree, was all that was left.
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    10 Important Event's of the 13 Colonies

  • Charter Granted

    Charter Granted

    In 1606 King James the first granted a charter.
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    In 1607 Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in America.
  • Tobacco Saves Lives

    Tobacco Saves Lives

    1607, tobacco saved lives in Jamestown. Jamestown flourished because of the tobacco.
  • Starving Time

    Starving Time

    In 1609-1610 the was "the starving time." 80% of the colonists died from disease and starvation.
  • First Tobacco Plant

    First Tobacco Plant

    In 1614 the first tobacco crop was sold.
  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses was established in 1619.
  • Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock

    Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock

    The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock in 1620 after a long and hard journey.
  • Puritans in Massachusetts

    Puritans in Massachusetts

    The Puritans began to settle in Massechusetts Bay in 1630 because they wanted to start a new society in America.
  • Slaves

    Slaves

    Over half of Carolinas population in 1708 was made up of slaves.