European Exploration of North America

European Exploration and Colonization of North America2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEColonies in North America

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEThe SpanishThe Spanish explored the North American continent for main reasons that are categorized as:To find riches (Goods/Gold)To spread religion, or Christianity (God)To expand their empire (Glory)

They explored and eventually settled land in present-day Florida, Southwest United States, Mexico, and the islands in the Caribbean.

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2010, TESCC CSCOPEThe FrenchThe French explored North America for these reasons:In search of a water route through the New World known as the Northwest Passage (all three European countries were in search of a faster, cheaper trade route to Asia)A source of wealth through fur trade with the Native AmericansTo convert Native Americans to Christianity

They explored Canada, the Louisiana Territory, and islands within the Caribbean; they eventually set up trading settlements and forts for protection of those settlements.

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2010, TESCC CSCOPEThe EnglishThe English explored North America for these reasons:In search of sources of wealth (gold)Convert Native Americans to ChristianityClaim land for EnglandSearch for trade routesFreedom from religious persecutionExpansion of their empire and become competitive with other powerful European nations such as Spain

England saw the North Americas natural resources as means for gaining wealth and international stature.

Explorers risked their lives for fame, curiosity, and pride for their nation.

The English Colonial Era will start in 1607 with the first permanent settlement at Jamestown by the Virginia Company. This success will lead to the founding of 13 colonies in America.

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2010, TESCC CSCOPEMercantilism Mercantilism is an economic theory that states a nation becomes stronger by keeping strict control over its tradeIt also states that a nation should have more exports than imports2012, TESCCC

2010, TESCC CSCOPEFounding of JamestownJamestown Virginia Founded in 1607 by the Virginia Company it was the first permanent English settlement in the United States.Founded out of English competition with SpainIsland that was surrounded by the York River, the James River and Chesapeake Bay

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEProblems with Jamestownthe island was swampy, isolated, offered limited space and was plagued by mosquitoes and brackish tidal river water unsuitable for drinking.The first year was a struggle to say the least and many colonists died during the starving time2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPETurn around of JamestownJamestown received help from Pocahantes and Powhatten John Smith told colonists that they had to work or they could not eat.He was also able to convince Native Americans to trade with them.

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEVirginia House of BurgessesCreated because they were sick of the harsh treatment by the governor of Virginia First representative assembly in the American ColoniesProvided for more local control of governmentPassed laws to prevent royal governor from gaining to much power. This was an important first step against tyranny. 2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEFounding of PlymouthPilgrims were a seperatist goup that was attacked by King James for rejecting the official church of England. Fled England in search of Relegious freedom

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEFounding of Plymouth1620 the Mayflower landed on a site called Plymouth

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEMayflower CompactFor the sake of order all of the men on board signed an agreement called the Mayflower CompactThey vowed to obey laws agreed upon for the good of the colony. This helped establish the idea of self-government and majority rule.

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEPlymouthStarving timeDuring the first winter half of the group died. Received help from native americans and were able to negotiate peace with local tribesTribes taught them to plant crops, hunt, and fish

2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEPlymouthThey began to trade fur with the natives and started cutting timber to send back to the England to start making a profit 2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEOther seeds of Democracy Fundamental Orders of ConnecticutCreated by the Thomas Hookers puritan congregation. Set of law were like a constitution Extended voting rights to non church membersLimited the power of the governorExpanded the idea of representative government 2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPEReligion and its effect on the colonies and government Many colonies were founded on the basis of religious freedomMany of the religious groups that created communities were self governingQuakersPuritans PilgrimsPennsylvania was an experiment in the possibility of equality and citizens involved in government 2012, TESCCC2010, TESCC CSCOPE