The 1600s (pronounced "sixteen-hundreds") was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on 1 January 1600, and ended on 31 December 1609. The term "sixteen-hundreds" could also mean the …

In the early 1600s, in rapid succession, the English began a colony (Jamestown) in Chesapeake Bay in 1607, the French built Quebec in 1608, and the Dutch began their interest in the region that became …

French settlers move into Mississippi and Louisiana. The content contained within this timeline is aligned with the National Center for History in the Schools: World History Standards for Grades 7-12 and the …

Jul 29, 2019 · Mary Bellis covered inventions and inventors for ThoughtCo for 18 years. She is known for her independent films and documentaries, including one about Alexander Graham Bell. The 17th …

Jul 1, 2025 · Every century has its challenges, but the 1600s seemed to collect more than its share. It wasn’t just one disaster but a chain of them. One crisis bled into the next, stretching across borders …

The 1600s, also known as the 17th century, was a pivotal period marked by the expansion of European powers into the Americas, establishing colonies and influencing indigenous populations.

Use the timeline and maps to explore this historic period and it’s medley of science, art and politics. Use the historic theme ‘Intellectual Enlightenment’ to find out how world perception was changed during …

1600 - In present-day Arizona and New Mexico, members of the Franciscan order of the Catholic Church establish missions in Hopi and other tribal areas under charter from the King of Spain. …

On August 27, 1664, while England and the Dutch Republic were at peace, four English frigates sailed into New Amsterdam’s harbor and demanded New Netherland’s surrender, effecting the bloodless …

Spain and France, the two Catholic powers in Europe, lead the way, establishing Santa Fe and Québec as their colonial capitals in North America, but Protestant England soon follows along with other …