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Jamestown Virginia was the first colony established in 1607.
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In 1620 the Mayflower Compact was the 1st agreement for self government in America. It was signed by 41 men on the Mayflower.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by John Winthrop in 1630 and was a major trading center.
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Roger Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636.
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Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut in 1636.
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In 1712 the Carolinas split.
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Georgia was established in 1733 and founded by James Edward Oglethorpe.
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The Stamp Act was passed in 1765. The Stamp Act was a tax placed on the Colonies.
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In 1775 British claimed the red and pink areas and Spain claimed the orange. The red area is the area settlement.
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This is the year 1776 that the Colonies declared independence and formed the United States.
