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1492
Columbus lands in America
In 1492 Columbus lands in America setting in motion the triangular trade route. -
The Lost Colony
When the leader came back from a supplies trip he found Roanoke mysteriously abandoned -
The first permenant English colony
They settle Jamestown creating the first permanent English settlement. -
The starving time
In the starving time 3/4 of the English people in Virginia. It lasted for 1 year -
Slaves in America
The first slave ship arrived to America. Most slaves were sent to plantations. They were owned as property for life. -
Plymouth
Plymouth was settled by separatists from the church of England. -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is established by William Penn to avoid religious persecution because he was of the Quaker religion. Pennsylvania was a safe haven for Quakers. -
French and Indian war
The Colonists fought the war for more land. -
Boston tea party
The Boston tea party was a protest against unfair taxes. They threw 342 chests of tea overboard. -
Maryland
Maryland was founded by Gorge Calvert as a safe haven for Catholics.
