The Early Colonies

Change in England (New England Colonies)

Aug 30, 1534

King Henry the VIII formed the Anglican Church after he broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.

New Founded Land

Nov 21, 1610

The Spanish founded Santa Fe (which is in New Mexico)
(Southern)

The Pilgrims set sail

Sep 18, 1620

The Separatists or Pilgrims left England on the MayFlower to the New World.

He Becomes a King

Nov 21, 1625

Charles the 1st becomes king of England. (New England)

Formation of a New Colony.

Nov 21, 1629

People called "Puritans" formed the Massachusetts Bay Company, and chose John Winthrop to be the leader.

When War Started

Nov 21, 1636

War broke out between the natives and the English around the area.

Disagreements

Nov 21, 1642

In England, A war has broken out between the puritans and King Charles the 1st due to the puritans dislike of some churches being made. (Middle)

King Charles the 1st is Dead!

Nov 21, 1649

Charles the 1st was beheaded, cause convicted of treason.

New King

Nov 21, 1660

Charles 2nd becomes king of England. His reign was known as the restoration.

Secret Attack

Nov 21, 1664

English sent fleet or people to attack New Amsterdam. The leader of New Amsterdam was unprepared and surrendered.

Building & Writing

Nov 21, 1682

Penn went to America to watch the building of Philadelphia, and wrote the first Constitution of Philadelphia.

Voting

Nov 21, 1691

English governmet allows New York citizens elect their legislature.

Official Church

Nov 21, 1692

The Potestants made the Anglican Church the official church in Maryland.

Founded Port

Nov 21, 1718

French governer founded a port in New Orleans.

A Colony Splits

Nov 21, 1729

Carolina became two colonies. North and South Carolina

Last British Colony

Nov 21, 1733

Georgia was founded and was the last british colony set up.

Line of Stones

Nov 21, 1760

Hired Jeremiah Dixon and Charles Mason to map a boundray, with laying a line of stones bearing the Penn and Calvert Crests. A.K.A the Mason Dixon Line.