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William Bradford
William Bradford was the Governor of Plymouth Colony for 30 years. -
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Edward Winslow
Edward Winslow was a governor of Plymouth Colony. -
First Representative Colonial Assembly
First representative colonial assembly in America held at Jamestown, Virginia, under Governor Sir George Yeardley. -
The Mayflower
The Mayflower sails from Plymouth, England, to Massachusetts, carrying the pilgrims. -
John Carver: First Governor of Plymouth Colony
John Carver was the first governor of Plymouth Colony. -
Dutch found New Amsterdam
The Dutch found New Amsterdam (now New York) -
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Settlers Join Bay Colony
16,000 settlers join the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Maryland is Founded
Maryland is founded for Catholic colonists. -
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Pequot War
The Pequot War -
New Hampshire is Founded
New Hampshire is founded -
Rhode Island Separates
Rhode Island separates from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Population Grows in America Colonies
Settler population in the 13 North American colonies reaches about `60,000 -
First Sugar Cane Plantation
First sugar cane plantations are established in the Caribbean islands by the English and French. SLaves are imported from West Africa to work on them. -
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War Between Settlers and Native Americans
War between settlers and Native Americans in New England, Settlers win control of the North American seaboard. -
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King Phillip's War
King Phillip's War -
Robert de la Salle Explores the Great Lakes
Robert de la Salle, a French explorer, explores the Great Lakes. -
William Penn (1644-1718) Founds Philadelphia
William Penn founds Philadelphia and the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania. Arrival of the first German immigrants. Penn makes a treaty with the Native Americans, which keeps Pennsylvania at peace. -
German Quakers Protest
German Quakers in North America make the first protests against slavery. -
The Carolinas Split
The Carolinas are divided into North and South. -
French Found Louisiana
The French found Lousiana.