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Jamestown
the James town settlement is established -
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13 colonies
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starving times
only 60 out of 500 settlers in Jamestown survive the winter of 1609- 1610. It is called the "starving times". -
Hudson exploration
Henry Hudson explores the northeast coast and Hudson river. -
John Rolfe marries pocahantas
Jamestown settler John Rolfe marries Pocahontas, the daughter of the Powhatan Indian chief -
Netherland
The Dutch colony of New Netherland is established. -
slaves
The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. -
Plymouth colony
Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims. -
Dutch buys Manhattan
The Dutch purchase Manhattan Island from the local Native Americans. -
royal character
A royal charter is issued for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Boston discovery
Puritans found the city of Boston.
