Colonization and Exploration Timeline

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  • Leif Ericson discovers Vinland (New England).
    May 6, 1000

    Leif Ericson discovers Vinland (New England).

  • October 12. Columbus discovers the New World.
    May 6, 1492

    October 12. Columbus discovers the New World.

  • New World named after Americus Vespucius.
    May 6, 1506

    New World named after Americus Vespucius.

  • Raleigh sends first expedition to America.

    Raleigh sends first expedition to America.

  • May 12. Founding of Jamestown, Virginia.

    May 12. Founding of Jamestown, Virginia.

  • First assembly meets at Jamestown. Slaves first sold in Virginia

    First assembly meets at Jamestown. Slaves first sold in Virginia

  • Coming of the Pilgrims in the Mayflower.

    Coming of the Pilgrims in the Mayflower.

  • Maryland first settled by Calvert.

    Maryland first settled by Calvert.

  • Connecticut charter granted.

    Connecticut charter granted.

  • Charter granted to Rhode Island.Charter for the Carolinas granted.

    Charter granted to Rhode Island.Charter for the Carolinas granted.

  • English king Charles II declares war on Netherlands

    English king Charles II declares war on Netherlands