European Nations Settle in North America

Verrazzand

Apr 24, 1524

Verrazzand, sailing for France and discovered New York Harbor.

Jacques Cartier

Apr 26, 1534

Frenchman Jacques Cartier navigate the St. Lawrence River names an island along the river Montreal.

Jamestown

Apr 24, 1607

Jamestown is founded on teh coast of Virginia by 100 English settlers.

Colony of Quebec

Apr 24, 1608

French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, founds the colony of Quebec.

Smallpox

Apr 26, 1616

An epidemic of smallpox, brought by Europeans, kills many native Americans on the New England coast.

New Netherland

Apr 26, 1621

Henry Hudson, exploring for the Netherlands, claims land that will become New Netherland

King Phillip's War

Apr 26, 1622

King Phillip's war begins in colonial villages of Massachusetts, between colonists and Native Americans.

French and Indian War

Apr 24, 1754

War between the British and French, known as the French and Indian War. The war is fought over disputed land claims in the Ohio Valley.