North American Exploration

By MeganOelschlager
  • Jan 1, 1524

    Verrazzand

    Verrazzand
    Sailed for France discovers New York Harbor
  • Jan 1, 1534

    Jacques Cartier

    Jacques Cartier
    Navigates the St. Lawrance River names and Island along the River Montreal.

  • English Settlers

    English Settlers
    Jamestown is founded on the coast of Virginia by 100 Englsh Settlers

  • Samuel De Champlain

    Samuel De Champlain
    French explorer, founded the colony of Quebec

  • Henry Hudson

    Henry Hudson
    Exploring for the Netherlands, Claims land that will become the New Netherland

  • Pilgrams

    Pilgrams
    Pilgrams from England found an Englsh Colony in Plymouth Massachutts

  • Sieur de la Salle

    Sieur de la Salle
    Explores the lower Mississippi Valley river, claiming the Valley for France and names it Lousiana in Honor of the French King Louis XIV