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December 20, 1606
The London Company set out to begin colonization in North America. -
May 14, 1607
Jamestown was founded. -
July 3, 1608
Quebec was founded by the French. -
1611
The Kalmar War begins -
1613
The Kalmar War ends with Denmark winning. -
1618
Thirty Years War begins -
November, 1620
The Pilgrims have the first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag Tribe. -
September 16, 1620
The Pilgrims leave England on their journey to North America. -
November 11, 1620
The Pilgrims land at Cape Cod, and eventually sail to Plymouth Rock after finding no suitable living space. -
June 3, 1621
The Dutch West India Company is founded. -
1622
Powhatan War begins -
1627
The New France Company is founded. -
1639
Bishop's War begins -
1640
Bishop's War ends -
1642
English Civil Wars begin -
1644
Powhatan War ends -
1648
Thirty Years War ends -
1651
English Civil Wars end