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Virginia was founded in 1607. It was founded by the Virginia company.
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The first Thanksgiving was ate in 1621. When Squanto helped the Pilgrims plant and find food. The pilgrims then invited Squanto and some other Native Americans to a three day feast.
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The government of Massachusetts passed a new school law. the law stated that a town of more than 50 or more family's had to build a school.
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in 1649 Maryland passed the toleration act. It was the first law in north america to promise all Christians that they could worship freely.
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North Carolina was founded by king Charles the 2nd. they chose this land because it was great for farming.
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In 1664 the English took control of the colony New Netherlands. They took this colony from the Dutch. This was the start of the Middle Colonies.
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New York was founded in 161664. It was founded by James the duke of York.
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in 1675 the Wampanoags attacked the Massachusetts colonies. there leader was Metacomet. the Wampanoags were defeated in 1676 by Massachusetts small army.
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Pennsylvania was founded in 1681. It was founded by William Penn. Penn named it Pennsylvania because it meant Penn's woods.
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New Jersey was founded in 1702. the two people it was founded by were John Berkeley and George Carteret. It was originally West and East Jersey.
