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Roanoke
It was founded by Ralph Lane in 1585. Roanoke is in North Carolina. The people were led by John White. he left for England for more resources and manpower and came back to a deserted colony. The only clues were CRO carved into tree along with "Croatoan". -
House of Burgesses
England's King James issued the first Virginia Charter. It gave rights to colonize and settle in North America. Its a legislative branch for Virginia. It also set up their basic laws. -
Puritan Migration
English Puritans migrated to the New England colonies in families or groups. They came so they could have free beliefs. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon was a Virginian planter and the leader of Bacon's Rebellion. He organized an expedition against the Indians. The markets started to crash. There were low tobacco prices and high taxes. At age 29, he died from fever in Virginia. -
Connecticut
Rodger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth made the Compromise to solve disputes between small and large states.