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1606 the town of Jamestown was established by the pilgrims and puritans of England.
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John Smith was the leader of Jamestown.
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the Smallpox Virus was brought to America when the very first settlers came to America. so because the Native Americans were not immuned to the disease, 90% of them were wiped out (killed).
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After five months at sea, three ships led by Captain Christopher Newport reach Cape Henry on the Virginia coast. http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1600.html
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New Netherland: In 1609 Henry Hudson, who was employed by the Dutch, discovered the Delaware and Hudson rivers and the Dutch, ignoring the claims of the English established colonies on these rivers. New Netherland became New York and its settlement was led by Peter Stuyvesant and Peter Minuit. https://www.landofthebrave.info/facts-about-13-colonies.htm
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John White was the Roanoke Island leader.
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Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America and slavery was introduced there in 1619. www.theus50.com/virginia/history.php
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September 1620, the Mayflower set sail to the Americas.
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November 11, 1620, the Mayflower landed in America after a 66 day voyage
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The first Thanksgiving celebration is held in the autumn for three days between the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe, who had helped them settle and plant the colony's land.
http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1600.html
