13 colonies

Colonization

  • May 23, 1492

    Colombian Exchange

    Colombian Exchange
    In 1492 Christopher Columbus came to the new world, and brought materials over which created the Colombian Exchange.
  • Walter Raleigh's Journey

    Walter Raleigh's Journey
    In 1585, Queen Elizabeth allowed Walter Raleigh to send over 100 men from England to Roanoke Island after Raleigh's journey proved the island was perfect for settlements.
  • Arrival

    Arrival
    When the Englishmen arrived at Roanoke Island, they found that some of their men had been killed from the natives.
  • John White

    John White
    John White brought him and his family over to the new 13 colonies.
  • Landing on the Banks of Virginia's James River

    Landing on the Banks of Virginia's James River
    A group of over 100 men landed on the banks of the James River in Virginia.
  • Captain Smith Became Ill

    Captain Smith Became Ill
    Captain Smith became ill and, and Pocahontas stopped visiting the settlements.
  • Big Year of Crops for Southern Colonies

    Big Year of Crops for Southern Colonies
    1619 was a big year for crops in the Southern colonies which lead to more plantations.
  • Plymouth Rock

    Plymouth Rock
    The Pilgrims landed and named a big rock the Plymouth Rock.
  • Governor William Bradford

    Governor William Bradford
    Governor William Bradford held a celebration feast.
  • John Rolfe

    John Rolfe
    John Rolfe and Pocahontas met.