European Settlements in North America

By jadaschlampp
  • May 12, 1524

    Verrazzano discovers New York Harbor

    Verrazzano discovers New York Harbor
  • Jul 15, 1534

    Jacques Cartier names Island, Montreal

    Jacques Cartier names Island, Montreal

  • English settlers founded Jamestown

    English settlers founded Jamestown

  • Samuel de Champlain founded the colony of Quebec

    Samuel de Champlain founded the colony of Quebec

  • Smallpox kills lots of Native Americans

    Smallpox kills lots of Native Americans

  • Pilgrims settle in Plymouth, Massachusetts

    Pilgrims settle in Plymouth, Massachusetts

  • Henry Hudson claims land that becomes New Netherland

    Henry Hudson claims land that becomes New Netherland

  • The Duke of York claims colony as New York

    The Duke of York claims colony as New York

  • Colonists and Native Americans start King Philip's War

    Colonists and Native Americans start King Philip's War

  • Sieur de la Salle claims valley by Mississippi as Louisana

    Sieur de la Salle claims valley by Mississippi as Louisana

  • French and Indian War between the British and French

    French and Indian War between the British and French