Where we’ve been so far…Where we’ve been so far…

Roanoke & Jamestown

Now we’re here!Now we’re here!

Northeast North AmericaNortheast North America Two different European countries had an interest in

the northeastern section of North America.

The French The French Instead of searching

for gold ,they made money in another trade:

The French Fur TradeThe French Fur Trade The French carved out trade

routes with Native Americans.

Native Americans trapped fox, mink, and beaver. They traded the skins for

muskets, metal tools, clothing and jewelry.

French Traders in ActionFrench Traders in Action

GoodGoodDeal!Deal!

I think so too!

Je pense Je pense aussi!aussi!

New FranceNew France France’s claim to the

New World.

Most of New France was located in Canada.

The BritishThe British The British established

colonies along the Northeastern coast.

These six colonies were known as New EnglandNew England. A high concentration of

English settlements in the New World.

Colonial Groups of New EnglandColonial Groups of New EnglandI. Puritans:

Colonists who favored the purification of the Anglican Church of Britain.

II. Pilgrims: Colonists who founded Plymouth Colony in

1620 to separate from the Anglican Church.

PuritansPuritans They came to the New

World for religious freedoms.

Their goal was to establish model churches that would be adopted back in England.

Why can’t I have Why can’t I have Cultures all day!?Cultures all day!?

They wanted to separate from, not reform, the Anglican Church.

They sailed to the New World aboard the Mayflower.

PilgrimsPilgrims

Plymouth Rock is the traditional landing site of the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Rock is the traditional landing site of the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Colony in 1620Plymouth Colony in 1620

What was one problem at Jamestown?What was one problem at Jamestown? Colonists did not agree to work together until John Smith

stepped in.

Mayflower CompactMayflower Compact The Pilgrims agreed to

work together through the Mayflower Compact. Agreement to obey all

laws passed by the government of the colony.

Another Starving TimeAnother Starving Time The first winter for the

Pilgrims was very hard.

The next summer the Natives helped the Pilgrims plant their crops.

Simply Write True or False on an index card to the following questions.

You may need these bonus points on your test Thursday.

Thanksgiving Bonus TryThanksgiving Bonus Try1. The first thanksgiving would not have been possible

without the help of Native Americans.

2. Pilgrims at the first thanksgiving ate turkey as part of their feast and celebration.

Thanksgiving Bonus TryThanksgiving Bonus Try3. Pumpkins did make an appearance at the first

thanksgiving.

4. The first thanksgiving was a 3 day festival and feast.

Thanksgiving Bonus TryThanksgiving Bonus Try 1.

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Today’s ThanksgivingToday’s Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in October?Thanksgiving in October?

I love…whatever that is.I love…whatever that is.

Thanksgiving in October?Thanksgiving in October?Swan looks tasty and pretty!Swan looks tasty and pretty!

Thanksgiving in October?Thanksgiving in October?Seafood buffet…yum.Seafood buffet…yum.

Thanksgiving in October?Thanksgiving in October?Pumpkin mush, my favorite.Pumpkin mush, my favorite.

New England Colonies ThriveNew England Colonies Thrive Puritan and Pilgrim societies were well ordered

communities which led to continual growth of the region.

1. Children born in New England could expect to live twice as long as those born in Jamestown.

2. By 1700, there were 93,000 people.

Expansion leads to TroubleExpansion leads to Trouble Native Americans living

in New England only accepted so much pressure from settlers.

Native American Point of ViewNative American Point of View “Our fathers had plenty of deer and skins,

our plains were full of deer, as also our woods, and of turkies, and our coves full of fish and fowl. But these English having gotten our land, they with their scythes cut down the grass, and axes the trees, their cows and horses eat all the grass, and hogs spoil our clam banks. We shall be starved.”