Colonies

13 Colonies Timeline

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  • John White returns to Roanoke and finds deserted land.

    John White returns to Roanoke and finds deserted land.

    John White returned to England for supplies after he founded deserted island. Delayed by war for three years, he returns in 1590 to find the colonists are gone.
  • Virginia becomes the first colony.

    Virginia becomes the first colony.

    Virginia is founded under a patent for the London Company and becomes the first British colony in North America. Jamestown, Virginia is the first permanent English settlement.
  • New Hampshire is founded.

    New Hampshire is founded.

    New Hampshire was founded by a captain. His name is captain John Mason. It is named for Hampshire County in England.
  • Lord Baltimore founds the colony of Maryland.

    Lord Baltimore founds the colony of Maryland.

    George Calvert was the first lord of Baltimore. He arrived in the west. He arrived with other people to.
  • Rhode Island is founded by Roger Williams.

    Rhode Island is founded by Roger Williams.

    After being kicked out of Massachusetts for his belief Roger goes to live with the Indians. Than he forms providence. which was Rhode Island.
  • Puritans establish the colony of Connecticut.

    Puritans establish the colony of Connecticut.

    Governor John Haynes of the Massachusetts colony found the river colony. Than they called it Massachusetts. Than Hooker lost support in Massachusetts, because for his belief in the government.
  • Delaware is founded by Peter Minuit and the New Sweden Company.

    Delaware is founded by Peter Minuit and the New Sweden Company.

    Delaware was founded in 1638 and it was founded by Peter Minuit.Peter eventually had to give up his colony. The reason why is because King Charles the second took over and called it New Netherlands.
  • A group of Virginians establishes Carolina.

    A group of Virginians establishes Carolina.

    A Virginia group founded a new colony and called it Carolina But it was divided into North Carolina and South Carolina. King Charles was in the group of people.
  • Pennsylvania is established by William Penn.

    Pennsylvania is established by William Penn.

    William Penn creates a colony to serve as a refuge for Quakers under persecution in England. It grows to be the third largest colony.
  • James Oglethorpe establishes the colony of Georgia.

    James Oglethorpe establishes the colony of Georgia.

    King Charles the second founded a mew colony. It was between Florida and south Carolina. Also between the British colonies. It was named Georgia.