Early American History

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  • James town settlement is established

    James town settlement is established

  • 1609 - Henry Hudson explores the northeast coast and the Hudson River.

    1609 - Henry Hudson explores the northeast coast and the Hudson River.

  • 1614 - The colony of New Netherland is established.

    1614 - The colony of New Netherland is established.

  • The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. The first representative government, the Virginia House of Burgesses, meets at Jamestown.

    The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. The first representative government, the Virginia House of Burgesses, meets at Jamestown.

  • The Province of Carolina is created.

    The Province of Carolina is created.

  • The capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg.

    The capital of Virginia moves from Jamestown to Williamsburg.

  • The Province of Carolina separates into North Carolina and South Carolina.

    The Province of Carolina separates into North Carolina and South Carolina.

  • The city of New Orleans is founded by the French.

    The city of New Orleans is founded by the French.

  • The Province of Georgia is formed by James Oglethorpe.

    The Province of Georgia is formed by James Oglethorpe.

  • The College of New Jersey is founded. It will later become Princeton University.

    The College of New Jersey is founded. It will later become Princeton University.

  • The Liberty Bell is cracked when it is first rung in testing. It was fixed by 1753.

    The Liberty Bell is cracked when it is first rung in testing. It was fixed by 1753.

  • The Revolutionary War begins.

    The Revolutionary War begins.