Emily

By JFed
  • Giovanni da Verrazzano
    Jan 17, 1524

    Giovanni da Verrazzano

    He sailed for France and was looking for the shortest trade route to India. He found New York Bay.
  • Samuel de Champlain

    Samuel de Champlain

    Samuel sailed for France. He found the area near the St. Lawrence River and the Northern and central part of NY. He was looking to explore North America.
  • Henry Hudson

    Henry Hudson

    Henry sailed for Dutch East India Company. He found Lower New York Bay. He was looking for the shortest trade route to India.
  • Peter Minuit

    Peter Minuit

    Peter Minuit became the governor and bought Manhattan from the Algonquians.
  • Peter Suyvesant

    Peter Suyvesant

    Peter Stuyvesant became the governor of New Amsterdam.