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In 1585, Queen Elizabeth allowed Walter Raleigh to send over 100 men to an island off the coast of North Carolina. After two explorers found it to be a perfect place for a settlement, they called the island "Roanoke Island".
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In 1587, 100 settlers were checking the fort. They found out that some of the men died from other people.
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When John White returned to Roanoke Island in 1590 he made a horrifying discovery. He realized that no one was there. The only thing left was the word "CROATOAN" carved on a nearby tree.
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In 1607, over 100 men landed on the banks of James River. The water was not healthy to drink and was immediately attacked. Despite these conditions and events, they were determined to stay.
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In 1609, when John Smith returned to England, he became ill, and the Native Americans stopped visiting his settlement. Due to this, John Smith died, and the relationship between the settlers and the Powhatan nation weakened.
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Pocahontas was imprisoned and converted to Christianity. Later in 1614, she married John Rolfe.
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The year 1619 was very important to Jamestown. They created the first elected assembly. The name was the "House of Burgesses".
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In 1620, a ship named the "Mayflower" planned to sail from England to the New World. After two months they finally arrived at their destination.
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In 1621, the Plymouth colony celebrated their first Thanksgiving to show gratefulness to Squanto. They invited Squanto and 90 Wampanoag people.
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In 1681 Pennsylvania was discovered by William Penn. King Charles II decided to give land to him because he owed his deceased father a loan.
