European Nations Settle In North America

By krayton
  • Verazzand, sailing for France discovers New York Harbor
    Apr 3, 1524

    Verazzand, sailing for France discovers New York Harbor

  • Jamestown is founded on the coast of Virginia by 100 English settlers.

    Jamestown is founded on the coast of Virginia by 100 English settlers.

  • French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain, founds the colony of Quebec

    French Explorer, Samuel de Champlain, founds the colony of Quebec

  • Henry Hudson claims land that becomes New Netherlands.

    Henry Hudson claims land that becomes New Netherlands.

  • Smallpox epediemic brought by the Europeans, kills many native americans.

    Smallpox epediemic brought by the Europeans, kills many native americans.

  • King Philips War begins

    King Philips War begins

  • War between the British and the French, known as the French and Indian War.

    War between the British and the French, known as the French and Indian War.

  • Jaques Cartier navigates the St. Lawerance River names an island along the River Montreal

    Jaques Cartier navigates the St. Lawerance River names an island along the River Montreal

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