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The governor of Roanoke, John White, came back to his settlement from a supply-trip to England. However, upon his return the settlement was gone. There was no sign of violence or trace of where they went except "Croatoan" carved into a pole in the center of town.
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Americas first permanent English colony. At first, the colony didn't survive and they fought with Indians. Then a supply ship came and Jamestown boomed, tobacco being their main income.
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The house of burgesses was an assembly of representatives to elect legislatives in North America.
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The Mayflower Compact was the first written framework of government of the U.S. It was first signed on the Mayflower by 41 English colonists.
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A group of Puritan businessmen formed to make profit, initially. Given funds for voyages, this resulted in the founding of Salem.
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The land of Carolina was split up between 8 English noblemen. Eventually it was separated into north and soul Carolina as royal colonies.
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Maryland was settled in 1634 by the English. Tobacco was the main cash crop. In Maryland there was religious freedom for the Catholics. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-settlement-of-maryland
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One of the original 13 colonies founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker at Hartford. Before it was a colony it was owned by Great Britten until a rebellion released them.
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Roger Williams was banned to the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs that differed from England. From there he moved onto Providence. Settlements grew from there a formed Rhode Island.http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/rhode-island
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First New York was owned by the Dutch before England took over and named it New York. Many many people cam through Ellis Island to become U.S. citizens.
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An act passed to allow religious toleration in settlements in Maryland allowing people to flee from Roman Catholic ruling.
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An armed rebellion against two leaders, Nathaniel Bacon and William Berkeley over fur trades with Indians.
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William Penn found Pennsylvania as a secure area for himself and his fellow Quakors. After being established, the deceleration of independence was written here.
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The Great Migration was the Puritans moving out of England to Holland for safety. From there to Plymouth which was their home.
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Took place in Salem Massachusetts against people they thought were involved in witch craft and dark magic. They, however, did not actually burn people at the stake.
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As long as the colonies were loyal to the British government and paid taxes, they were safe to trade. However, laws were not forced. Therefore, this allows for the colonies to ban together to fight for independence.
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A Protestant religious revival taking place in Europe and America laving a permeant impact on religious movements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Great_Awakening
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Although never carried out, the Albany plan was a plan to place British North Americas under a central government.
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The French-Indian war was between the French and Indian allies against the British. George Washington rose to power as a general.
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Following the end of the French and Indian war, King George the third issued this to ban all settlement past a certain point along the Appalachian Mountains.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
