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Others explored California coast.1562 First French colony in what became U.S. territory was founded on Parris Island off S. Carolina coast; abandoned, 1564. 1565 St. Augustine, FL, founded Sept. 8 by Pedro Menéndez. Religious toleration granted 1649. 1635 Boston Latin School, oldest U.S. . . .

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