The 13 Colonies

Virginia is the 1st colony.

Nov 20, 1607

In 1722, the government allows families to live rent-free for 10 years on state owned land.

13 Colonies

Period: Dec 20, 1607 to Nov 20, 1732

The Mayflower.

Nov 11, 1620

The Mayflower lands in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Bay Colony is 2nd colony.

Nov 20, 1620

In 1692 the Salem Witch Trials last for 3 months.

New Hampshire becomes 3rd colony.

Nov 20, 1623

The original name was Province of New Hampshire later called New Hampshire.

Connecticut becomes 6th colony.

Nov 20, 1638

Founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker at Hartford, the capital.

South Carolina is the 9th colony.

Nov 20, 1664

Crops were traded for items that could not be produced on plantations.

New Jersey becomes the 10th colony.

Dec 20, 1664

Had religious freedom for Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans and Jews.

New York is the 11th original colony.

Dec 20, 1664

The colony became a state on July 26, 1788.

Massachusetts becomes a royal colony.

Nov 20, 1691

A royal colony was subject to the direct control of the King of England. The King named a governor.

Georgia becomes the 13th colony.

Nov 20, 1732

The colony provided a refuge for persecuted protestants.