European Settlements in North America By 11niei Jan 1, 1492 Christopher Columbus discovers North America Jan 1, 1492 Christopher Columbus Discovers North America Jan 1, 1577 Sir Francis Drake explores the Coastlines of the Pacific Ocean Jan 1, 1598 New Mexico claimed by Spanish Explorers Jan 1, 1609 Henry Hudson explores the Hudson River and New Yorks Bay Jan 1, 1620 The Pilgrims arrived Plymouth, MA on the Mayflower Jan 1, 1670 Hudson Bay Company chartered by Charles II Jan 1, 1682 The French Explorer LaSalle explored the Mississippi Jan 1, 1701 Iroquois, French, English signed Peace treaty Jan 1, 1754 French and Indian War began Jan 1, 1768 The British began the Occupation of Boston
