Early American History
New York and New Jersey New York and New Jersey were initially settled by the Dutch, who established New Netherland in the early 17th century. The English seized control in 1664, renaming New Amsterdam to New York in honor of the Duke of York. New Jersey was named after the
Early American History
The Plymouth Colony The Plymouth Colony was established in 1620 by a group of English Separatists, later known as the Pilgrims, who sought religious freedom from the Anglican church. They sailed on the Mayflower towards Virginia but were thrown off course by a storm, and they landed at Plymouth Rock
Early American History
The Colony In the year 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh founded the first settlement for the English in America. He came with 100 men and named the place where he was, Virginia, for his queen. This only lasted until 1586 and Raleigh tried again to settle at Roanoke in Virginia. He
American History
It is believed that Native American Indians came to America from Mongolia during the ice age, passing on a land bridge between Asia and America and from Alaska spread into Canada, North America, Central America and South America. When the explorers of the New World came to America, they found