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Period: 1490 to
Colonial Times Event Timespan
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1492
Christopher Columbus goes on his expedition and finds America
Christopher Columbus was one of the few people who believed the Earth was round. (Remember he didn't know about the America's back then) So he had an idea to get a faster route to India to sell and buy stuff. So he believed the he could go around the Earth to get to India faster. He went on his journey and found the islands near America instead of India and he noticed the area was new so he thought it could possibly be colonized so when he went back to the 'Old World' he reported the new land. -
The Roanoke Colony is founded.
The Roanoke Colony disappears after John White goes back to England for supplies. When he comes back the only clue is the word 'Croatoan' written on a tree. -
Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims.
The Plymouth Colony was the first colonial settlement in New England. -
Puritans found the city of Boston.
Founding section at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Boston -
Roger Williams begins the colony of Providence Plantation
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The city of Charlestown, South Carolina is founded.
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Bacon's Rebellion occurs.
Bacon's rebellion was a rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon. The rebellion was against the current governor, William Berkeley because he was being too friendly to the natives. -
The first settlers arrive in Georgia.
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The Liberty Bell is cracked when it is first rung in testing.
Many people disagree when the Liberty Bell was first cracked but some people believe it was first cracked in 1752 during testing (Even if the crack was small.) -
The Revolutionary War begins.
