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Jan 5, 1529
"New France" (French)
"New France" was first seen on a map prepared by the brother of Giovanni da Verrazano, who, in the service of France, had explored the coasts of North America in 1524 from what is now the Carolinas north to Nova Scotia. -
Jan 1, 1530
Hernando de Soto (Spanish)
Hernando de Soto was born in Spain. Later on in his life, when he was about 30, he helped Francisco Pizarro conquer Peru. -
Jan 5, 1534
Jacques Cartier (French)
French navigator and explorer Jacques Cartier entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence and took possession of New France for King Francis I. -
Jan 2, 1539
Hernando de Soto (Spanish)
Hernando de Soto set out on an expedition to go to North America, where he made the discovery of the Mississippi River. -
Jan 3, 1565
St. Augutine (Spanish)
Located in Florida, St. Augustine was used as the very first permanent settlement. -
Encomienda (Spanish)
Don Juan Oñate left the colony he established in New Mexico to go and find a mythical treasure in North America. -
First Colonies (French)
The French established their first colonies in Canada. They were primarily used for produce and to provide goods like furs and sugar. -
The Charter (English)
King James 1 gave a charter to investors for the establishment of the company. This gave them the right to settle anywhere between North Carolina and New York State. Edward M. Wingfield, a major investor, John Radcliffe and John Smith were all part of the Virginia Company. -
Samuel de Champlain (French)
He began the settlement that was named Quebec, selecting a commanding site that controlled the narrowing of the St. Lawrence River estuary. -
Henry Hudson (Dutch)
Henry Hudson was hired to find northeast passage to India -
Santa Fe (Spanish)
Santa Fe was founded in 1610. It was the idea of Juan de Oñate to make a new city, near or along the Santa Fe River. Once moved, the city was in a very good spot. It was close to water, there was lots of land for crops, it was easier to defend the site and there were no Pueblo Indians living around the site. -
Pocahontas (English)
Pocahontas was held captive on the English ship. -
Taos (Spanish)
Don Juan de Oñate had established many colonies under the Spanish crown in most of Northern New Mexico. By 1615, Taos was established as a Spanish Village, and had an appointed Alcalde or Mayor. -
West India Company (Dutch)
This company sponsored the arrival of 30 families into North America. They primarily focused on fur trade. -
New Amsterdam (Dutch)
General Peter Minuit arrived in Manhattan and purchased the island from Native Americans. He established New Amsterdam and strengthend/consolidated Fort Orange. -
Company of New France (French)
The chief minister of France,founded the Company of New France, also known as the Company of the Hundred Associates. It was granted the colony of New France, then comprising the whole St. Lawrence Valley, and for 15 years from 1629 it was to have complete monopoly of the fur trade. -
"River Indians" (Dutch)
Dutch Director Generals carried brutal campaigns against the Native Americans area's. So, they crushed the strength of the "River Indians." -
New Buisnessmen (Dutch)
This was the turning point for the colony because West India gave up its trade, which allowed for other businessmen to invest in New Netherlands. -
New Amsterdam (Dutch)
Most successful Dutch Director Generals arrive in New Amsterdam. -
Indians (English)
John Smith required his settlers to work and trade with the Indians for food.
