1600-1700

By SierraMcD1

  • 1600

    Battle at Newport: Earl Mauritius van Nassau beats Spanish Army.

  • 1610

    1st Dutch settlers arrive (from NJ), to colonize Manhattan Island.

  • 1620

    The mayflower reaches Cape Cod and explores the coast.

  • 1630

    Dutch fleet of 69 ships reaches Pernambuco, Brazil.

  • 1640

    English Short Parliament rises.

  • 1650

    Dutch East India Company (VOC) management sets new guidelines.

  • 1660

    English Long Parliament disbands.

  • 1672

    Franco-Dutch War: Louis XIV of France invades the Netherlands.

  • 1682

    William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World.

  • 1700

    William Penn began monthly meetings for blacks advocating emancipation.