13 Colonies Timeline

Declaration of Independance

1776 BCE

The Declaration of Independence is the usual name of a statement adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. It stated that the 13 colonies were now independent

Revolutionary War

1765 BCE

The American Revolution was a political event that took place between 1765 and 1783. The war happened because the colonists rejected the authority of the British parliament.

Quaker Religion

1681 BCE

In 1681, people were arrested for practicing the Quaker religion. Quakers obey "inner light" which came from God. They refused to bow their heads or take off their hats to other men, and will not take up their arms.

First Thanksgiving

1621 BCE

With abundance of food and no longer starving, The first Thanksgiving was celebrated. Thanksgiving was a term used for prayer and fasting. After the successful harvest in the fall of 1621, Governor William Bradford held a celebration feast. Thiscelebration lasted for 3 whole days.

Mayflower .

1620 BCE

High winds blew over the Mayflower's sails. That is what happened on the Mayflower in 1620. Pilgrims were coming to the New world for religious freedom. Pilgrims established their colony at Plymouth Rock.

First Elected Assembly

1619 BCE

1619 was a big year in Jamestown. The first elected assembly was established. It was the House of Burgesses. Then indentured servants arrived to work. Others payed for their voyage to the New World.

Captain Smith Returns

1609 BCE

Captain Smith returned to England in 1609 when he became ill. The relations between the settlers and the Powhatan nation weakened.

Landing on James River

1607 BCE

A group of over 100 men landed on the banks Virginia's James River. They were immediately attacked by by some people but were determined to stay. Their leader, John Smith, ordered them to build a fort for protection. A severe winter pounded their settlement and left them with hardships.

Lost Colony

1587 BCE

Upon arrival in 1587,they found out the men in the fort were killed. Fernandez demanded they settle in Roanoke Island instead of the Chesapeake Bay. Not long after getting settled in Roanoke Island, John White left to get more supplies. They arrived back and found no one. The word "Croatoan" was carved on a tree. They called it "The Lost Colony."

Men Sent to Roanoke Island

1584 BCE

Queen Elizabeth allowed Raleigh to send over 100 men to Roanoke Island after two of his explorers found it be a perfect place. Since the explorers arrived to late to harvest crops and their supplies were dwindling, they went back home a year later. After they left, !5 other men showed up with supplies and stayed in the fort. Raleigh was angry about the desertion and decided to hire Simon Fernandez to transport over 100 more people to start a more permanent settlement.