The Beginning of European Colonizations
What was the major motivation for European exploration?
God, Gold, Glory
What are some goods that are from the Middle colonies?
Wheats, grains, corn
What are some examples of cash crops?
Tobacco, rice, indigo, cotton
What are some examples of goods from New England?
Whaling, lumber, furs, ships
Which colony is nearest to the coast?
New England
What 3 European countries were involved in the Europe's Age of Exploration?
Great Britain, France, Spain
What was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
to conquer a large empire for Spain and spread Catholicism
What colony has cold weather, and rocky soil?
New England
If Mr. Briones wants to travel to a place with moderate climate, fertile soil, and grains, which colony do you suggest?
Middle Colonies
This colony has hot/warm climate, fertile lands, and cash crops.
Southern colony
Which European nation was the first to establish a permanent settlement in the Americas?
Spain
What was the first representative legislature in the colonies?
Virginia House of Burgesses
Define religious tolerance
Religious freedom
Where did Columbus think he arrived?
Asia
Define Mercantilism
The idea that a nation could grow rich at the expense of another nation
How did the European exploration affect many Indigenous people in the Americas?
They died from diseases.
What was the primary goal of the French during their colonization efforts in North America?
Fur trading
This government was based on a social contract
Mayflower Compact
What law prevented colonists from settling westward to the Appalachian mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
Which law drastically limited colonial trade?
What was an early factor in the separation between Great Britain and the 13 colonies?
The distance.
4,000 miles away, 6-8 weeks , sometimes longer depending on weather conditions
Why were the southern colonies associated with enslaved labor?
They needed extra labor force to manage the plantation fields
Which European country was the first to use enslaved labor?
Spain
Grievances is another word for what?
Complaints
The Puritans, practiced what religion and in which colony?
They were Protestant and lived in New England