1600-1700

  • 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