Colonial America

By LMcAdam
  • Roanoke

    Roanoke

    The first english attempt at a colony. Established near North Carolina. It failed because of bad relationships with indians and they were unprepared.
  • Virginia Dare

    Virginia Dare

    The first english baby born in America.
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown

    The first permanent english establishment. Established near the James River in Virginia. They were looking for gold.
  • Tobacco was first planted

    Tobacco was first planted

    Tobacco was first planted illegally by John Rolfe in Jamestown.
  • Starving Time

    Starving Time

    80% of the colonists died during this time due to starvation,disease, and indian attacks. This took place in Jamestown.
  • Pocahontas and John Rolfe

    Pocahontas and John Rolfe

    Pocahontas and John Rolfe get married.
  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses

    Established in 1619 in Jamestown,Virginia. This was the first government in the new world.
  • Plymouth

    Plymouth

    The second english establishment. Located in Massachusaetts. The Pilgrims were looking for religious freedom.
  • The First Thanksgiving

    The First Thanksgiving

    after a hard winter for the p[ilgirms the pilgrims and indians had a huge feast
  • Black Slaves in America

    Black Slaves in America

    The europeans brought slaves and indentured servants into the americas