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Queen Elizabeth allowed Raleigh to send over a 100 men to Roanoke Island after two of his explorers found it to be a perfect place for a settlement.
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John White was put in charge and brought his family along upon arrival they found out the men were killed.
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A group of over 100 men landed on the banks of Virgina's James River which was not healthy to drink. They were immediately attacked but were determined to stay.
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Captian Smith returned to England when he became ill.
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Captian John Smith explored the New England coast and mapped it but did not succeed in establishing any colonies.
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Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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First Thanksgiving in Plymouth. This was a three day feast.
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The Connecticut Colony was founded by Thomas Hooker.
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King Charles II gave land that was Southwest of New Jersey.
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James Ogethorpe and others were granted the Georgia colony.
