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Virginia becomes the first colony.
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Massachusetts is founded.
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New Hampshire is founded.
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Lord Baltimore founds the colony of Maryland.
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Puritans establish the colony of Connecticut.
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Rhode Island is founded by Roger Williams.
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Delaware is founded.
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A group of Virginians establish Carolina.
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The Duke of York establishes New York.
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The colonies declare their independence from England.
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The 13 colonies are represented in the first American flag.