CHRONOLOGY

JAMES I. (1603-25)

1606  Second colonisation of Virginia begun; Raleigh's first colony in Virginia was founded in 1585.

1611  The colonisation of Ulster begun.

Publication of the Authorised version of the Bible.

1620  The sailing of the Mayflower and the foundation of New England by the Puritans.

CHARLES I. (1625-49)

1630  John Winthrop and a number of Puritans settle in Massachusetts.

1633  Reclamation of forest lands.