1607 ⟢ Establishment of Jamestown Colony

Jamestown, Virginia, is settled as what would become the fir...
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πŸ—ΊοΈ English Colony Established at Roanoke Island

Colony at Roanoke founded in North America.⟢
English Colony Established at Roanoke Island (1585)
ExplorationColonizationEarly AmericaEnglish EmpireColonialismEnglish ColonizationElizabeth I
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🏠 Establishment of Jamestown Colony

Jamestown, Virginia, is settled as what would become the first permanent English colony in North America.⟢
Establishment of Jamestown Colony (1607)
ColonialismEnglish ColonizationEarly AmericaVirginiaBritish EmpireExplorationAtlantic World
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🏘️ Santa Fe Founded by Governor Pedro de Peralta

Pedro de Peralta, governor of New Mexico, establishes the settlement of Santa Fe.⟢
Santa Fe Founded by Governor Pedro de Peralta (1610)
ColonialismSpanish EmpireNew MexicoSettlementGovernanceExplorationAmerican Southwest
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🚒 Mayflower Voyage to Plymouth Colony

The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England to what became the Plymouth Colony in New England.The 1622 massacre was instrumental in causing English colonists to view all natives as enemies⟢
Mayflower Voyage to Plymouth Colony (1620)
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πŸ“œ British Parliament Passes the Stamp Act

The Stamp Act is introduced into the American colonies by the British Parliament.⟢
British Parliament Passes the Stamp Act (1765)
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