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1602-Expedition to Cape Cod and environs
Captain Bartholomew Gosnold is the first Englishman to land on the New England coast, exploring and naming Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. -
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George Weymouth explores New England
The first capital of Acadia (French) was established as Port-Royal in modern day Nova Scotia. George Weymouth explores New England. -
Establishment of Jamestown
Establishment of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The short-lived Popham Colony was founded in Maine by the Virginia Company of Plymouth. -
Santa Fe, New Mexico established by Spain
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in New Mexico. -
The Dutch establish a fur trading center
The Dutch establish a fur trading center with the Native Americans on Manhattan Island. -
New Netherland
Dutch claim New Netherland. John Rolfe successfully harvests tobacco in Jamestown, Virginia, ensuring the colonies' success. -
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Smallpox
Smallpox kills roughly 90% of the Massachusetts Bay Indians. -
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact signed. Plymouth Colony is founded in what would be Massachusetts, by the Plymouth Company. -
Indian massacre
Indian massacre of 1622 in Virginia. -
New York
King James I revokes the Virginia Company's charter, and Virginia becomes a royal colony. Foundation of New Amsterdam by the Dutch West India Company; would later be renamed New York. -
Boston
Winthrop Fleet to Massachusetts Bay Colony. The manor of Rensselaerswyck was founded. Boston founded. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Fundamental Agreement of the New Haven Colony signed. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut adopted and the Crown formally recognizes the Virginia Assembly. -
The Beaver Wars
French and Iroquois Wars escalate to full warfare. -
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Esopus Wars
The Esopus Wars were two conflicts between the Esopus tribe of Lenape Indians (Delaware) and New Netherlander colonists during the latter half of the 17th century in Ulster County, New York. The first battle was instigated by settlers; the second war was the continuation of a grudge on the part of the Esopus tribe. -
"Declaration of the People of Virginia"
Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia; Bacon writes the "Declaration of the People of Virginia". -
Bill of Rights 1689
The English Parliament presents the English Bill of Rights to William and Mary and is later used as one of the models for the United States Bill of Rights. The Boston Revolt and Leisler's Rebellion. Toleration Act 1688 is passed by Parliament which gives limited Freedom of Religion to all British citizens.
