Roanoke Colony Founded
The first attempt to start a colony failed
The following events took place between 1587 and 1720 and represent the founding of the colonies that became the United States. Click on an item to learn more.
In a story the Disney would make famous Pocahontas marries John Rolfe
Slvery Began in North America when the first blacks were brought as indentured servants
A seperate colony was established and eventually became the state of New Hampshire
Looking for greater freedom Roger Williams founded a new colony Rhode Island
Jews who had fled from the Portugues Empire arrived at the colony of New Netherlands
The biggest river in North America was cliamed by La Salle for Spain