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Jan 1, 1565
St. Augustine
In Northeastern coast of FL Oldest successful colony in
North America. First Christian mission in North America. -
Roanoke
In Roanoke Island, NC All settlers disappears. It still puzzles scientist today. -
Jamestown
In Chesapeake Bay, VA First successful English colony in North America. Had a triangular fort around Jamestown. -
Plymouth
In Cape Cod Bay, MA Founded by Pilgrims. Plymouth gave everyone freedom of religion. -
New Netherland
In Hudson River, NY New Amsterdam is todays New York City. New Netherland could not grow at a fast rate because of its location. -
Williamsburg
In Peninsula in VA Capital of VA colony from 1699-1776. Self -governed colony. -
New Sweden
In Delaware River, DE Only Swedish colony in North America. They farmed and traded furs to get money. -
Pennsylvania Colony
In Todays state of PA Founded by William Penn. Never got attacked by indians because of a treaty.