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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
Timespan
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Jun 1, 1565
St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine was the first settlement in New Spain. -
Roanoke Island, VA
John White founded the colony of Roanoke Island. -
Jamestown, VA
Jamestown became the first successful English settlement in the New World. -
Plymouth, MA
A group of English pilgrims founded Plymouth, MA. It was the second permanet English colony in the New World. -
Salem, MA
John Winthrop was the first govenor of Salem. The word Salem comes from the Jewish word sholom, which means peace -
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779. -
Charles Town, SC
The French and Spanish settlers tried to start a settlement in Charles Town but failed. The English succeded. -
Phliadelphia, PA
The English Quaker, William Penn founded the major settlement of Philadelphia.
