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Jamestown was the first English settlement located in Virginia and was established by the London Company.
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New Netherland was claimed by the Dutch, and the territories extended from the Delmarva Peninsula to Cape Cod.
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After the Dutch arrived, one of their ships brought 20 Africans to Jamestown. This would be the start to a long history of slave use.
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Harvard College was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
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Also known as the Beaver Wars, were battles for economic welfare between the Iroquois and the French. Primarily, the conflicts arose because of fur trade dominance.
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This was an armed conflict between Native American inhabitants and New England colonist that took place near New England.
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This rebellion took place in Jamestown and was led by Nathaniel Bacon. It was initiated against Governor William Berkeley for his lack of recognition towards the colonist's safety and would involve nearly one thousand Virginians.
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This war was between New France and New England and was initiated due to the lack of adherence of treaties and agreements established after King Philip's War.