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Christopher Columbus sailed to the caribbean looking for a faster route to asia. He is the one credited by Europeans for "discovering" America.
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This was the first permanent English colony in North America, The colony suffered from harsh winters and starvation before it was saved and became a leading tobacco producer.
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The Pilgrims Sailed to what is now called Plymouth in 1620 to escape English persecution and for religious freedom.
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This colony was formed by the Puritans who also left England for religouis freedom.
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The Treaty of Westminster formed by the Dutch and the English gave all of New Netherland to England.
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William Penn founded Pennsylvania or "Penn's Woods" because he was granted a charter by King Charles II. His colony was different because he payed the natives for the land and let people practice their own religion.
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George Washington assulted the fort was a force of soldiers but was defeated.
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The Albany congress was held in Albany, New York to discuss relations with the Native Americans. Several Native leaders were there as well.
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The war ended with the signing of The Treaty of Paris.
