European nations settle in North America

Verrazzano discovers the New York harbor

Mar 1, 1524

In 1524 Verrazzano discovered the New York harbor, and also the Verrazano-Narrows bridge on the New York harbor was named after him

Jamestown is founded

Dec 6, 1607

In 1607 the colony of Jamestown was founded by English men and was named after King James 1

Samuel de Champlain discovers Quebec

1608

Samuel de Champlain a French Navigator discovered the colony of Quebec which was the first ever colony in Canada

French and Indian war starts

1754

In 1754 the French and British were fighting over disputed land claims in the Ohio River Valley