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