European Nations Settle in North America

Verrazzand

Apr 23, 1524

Sailing for France discovers New York Harbor.

River Montreal

Apr 23, 1534

Frechman Jacques Cartier navigate the St. Lawrence River name an island along the river.

Jamestown

Apr 23, 1607

Founded on the coast of Virginia by 100 English settlers.

Epidemic of smallpox

Apr 23, 1616

Brought by Europeans, kills many Native Americans on the New England coast.

New Netherland

Apr 23, 1621

Henry Hudson, exploring for the Netherlands, claims land.

New York

Apr 23, 1664

The Duke of York drives out the Dutch in New Netherland. The Duke of York claims the colony of England and renames it.

King Phillip's War

Apr 23, 1675

Begins in Colonial villages of Massachusetts, between colonists and Native Americans.

Louisiana

Apr 23, 1683

Sieur de la Salle explores the lower Missippi Valley river, and claims the valley for France and names it in honor of the French King Louis XIV.