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Period: 1500 to
The Clicking Colonies
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Roanoke Island
Queen Elizabeth allowed Walter Raleigh to send over 100 men from England to Roanoke Island. -
Persecution by Indians
Some of John White's men were killed by Indians in the fort. -
James River
A group of over one hundred men landed on the banks of Virginia's James River which isn't healthy to drink. -
John Smith
Captain John Smith returned to England because he became ill. -
House of Burgesses
The first elected assembly was established. It was called the House of Burgesses. -
Plymouth,Massachusetts
When pilgrims were looking for freedom to practice their religion they discovered the colony of Plymouth,Massachusetts. -
The First Thanksgiving
Governor William Bradford held a feast that lasted 3-5 days. This feast is known as The First Thanksgiving. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans sent from England began the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Metacom vs New England
Metacom led a battle against settlers in New England. -
Pennsylvania
William Penn set up the colony of Pennsylvania.
