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The Jamestown settlement is founded by John Smith.
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Henry Hudson explores the northeast coast and the Hudson River.
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The Dutch colony of New Netherland is established.
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Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims
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Puritans found the city of Boston.
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New Sweden is founded along the Delaware River.
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The Dutch take control of New Sweden
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The Quakers arrive in New England.
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The Province of Carolina is created.
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Queen Anne's War begins.
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The first settlers arrive in Georgia.