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The American The American Colonies EmergeColonies Emerge

Chapter IIChapter II

Section 1Section 1

Spain’s Empire in the Spain’s Empire in the AmericasAmericas

2.1 Main Idea2.1 Main Idea

Throughout the 1500’s and 1600’s, Throughout the 1500’s and 1600’s, the Spanish conquered Central & the Spanish conquered Central & Portions of North AmericaPortions of North America

2.1 Objectives2.1 Objectives

Describe how the Spanish Describe how the Spanish conquered Native American peoplesconquered Native American peoples

Summarize Spanish exploration of Summarize Spanish exploration of the Americasthe Americas

Summarize Native resistance to Summarize Native resistance to Spanish ruleSpanish rule

Why was the New World Why was the New World important?important?

Spain needed gold to pay for a warSpain needed gold to pay for a war

New territory meant more powerNew territory meant more power

New trading outposts w/ new goods New trading outposts w/ new goods brought moneybrought money

ConquistadorsConquistadors

Spanish explorers who came to the Spanish explorers who came to the new world looking to claim (conquest) new world looking to claim (conquest) lands for Spainlands for Spain

Most landed in Central & South Most landed in Central & South America. Especially in areas around America. Especially in areas around the Carribeanthe Carribean

Ex.) CortesEx.) Cortes

Hernando CortesHernando Cortes

Conquered the AztecsConquered the Aztecs

Had small Number of soldiers in his Had small Number of soldiers in his conquestconquest

Possibly Murdered his wife on the Possibly Murdered his wife on the island of Cubaisland of Cuba

The Aztec ConquestThe Aztec Conquest

Spanish aligned w/ Nahua (enemies Spanish aligned w/ Nahua (enemies of the Aztec)of the Aztec)

Listened to talk of gold in the empireListened to talk of gold in the empire Cortes decided to attack Cortes decided to attack

Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan Made Montezuma their puppet – Made Montezuma their puppet –

forced Aztecs to mine for goldforced Aztecs to mine for gold Aztecs rebelled against SpanishAztecs rebelled against Spanish

New SpainNew Spain

Modern Day MexicoModern Day Mexico

Cortes renamed this area in honor of Cortes renamed this area in honor of Spanish conquestSpanish conquest

Capital was Mexico CityCapital was Mexico City

Built Cathedrals, Schools, and Built Cathedrals, Schools, and HomesHomes

Cont.Cont.

Spanish imposed their will on the NativesSpanish imposed their will on the Natives

Spanish men were known as PeninsularesSpanish men were known as Peninsulares

Married Native women and created a Married Native women and created a Mestizo Mestizo populationpopulation

Used Used Ecomienda – Ecomienda – a system of labor a system of labor which made natives work for Spanishwhich made natives work for Spanish

Juan Ponce de LeonJuan Ponce de Leon

Saw “La Florida” – feast of flowers – Saw “La Florida” – feast of flowers – on Easter Sundayon Easter Sunday

Spain searched the land for 50+ years Spain searched the land for 50+ years in search of gold (fountain of youth)in search of gold (fountain of youth)

Abandoned their quest in 1562 & Abandoned their quest in 1562 & allowed French to move inallowed French to move in

French DiscoveryFrench Discovery

Settlers arrived near JacksonvilleSettlers arrived near Jacksonville

Set up a system of pirating in which Set up a system of pirating in which they knocked over Spanish treasure they knocked over Spanish treasure shipsships

Became very wealthyBecame very wealthy

Cont.Cont. Spain sent Menendez de Aviles into Spain sent Menendez de Aviles into

Florida to drive out the FrenchFlorida to drive out the French

He succeededHe succeeded

Set up an outpost known as St. Set up an outpost known as St. AugustineAugustine

Oldest European-founded city in U.S. Oldest European-founded city in U.S. (1565) (1565)

Francisco Vasquez de Francisco Vasquez de CoronadoCoronado

Led Spanish expeditions into AZ, Led Spanish expeditions into AZ, NM, TXNM, TX

Did not find goldDid not find gold

Established route for Spanish Established route for Spanish conquest in SW United Statesconquest in SW United States

Cont.Cont. Catholicism spread northward (w/ disease)Catholicism spread northward (w/ disease)

Remaining Natives were placed in Remaining Natives were placed in congregaciones congregaciones

More Spanish migration led to New MexicoMore Spanish migration led to New Mexico

Santa Fe (Holy Faith) - CapitalSanta Fe (Holy Faith) - Capital

New missions built along New missions built along el Camino Real el Camino Real

Pope’s RebellionPope’s Rebellion

Pueblo religious leaderPueblo religious leader

Led 17,000 natives in an uprising Led 17,000 natives in an uprising against the Spanishagainst the Spanish

Drove Spanish away for roughly 15 Drove Spanish away for roughly 15 yearsyears

ResultResult

Spain would lose to the Britain in a Spain would lose to the Britain in a Naval WarNaval War

Lost control of the AtlanticLost control of the Atlantic

Britain now began to build colonies Britain now began to build colonies along the Atlanticalong the Atlantic

Section 2Section 2

An English Settlement at JamestownAn English Settlement at Jamestown

2.2 Main Idea2.2 Main Idea

The first permanent English The first permanent English Settlement in North America was Settlement in North America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia in founded at Jamestown, Virginia in 16071607

2.2 Objectives2.2 Objectives

Identify the obstacles facing the first Identify the obstacles facing the first English settlers in North AmericaEnglish settlers in North America

Understand the factors that helped Understand the factors that helped Jamestown to FlourishJamestown to Flourish

Contrast English and Spanish Contrast English and Spanish patterns of conquestpatterns of conquest

Describe the economic and social Describe the economic and social inequities that triggered Bacon’s inequities that triggered Bacon’s RebellionRebellion

JamestownJamestown

Why did the English decide to settle Why did the English decide to settle the Americas?the Americas?

Did the natives really save the Did the natives really save the colony?colony?

ColonizationColonization

English colonies were funded by English colonies were funded by private interests private interests

Joint-stock companies – group of Joint-stock companies – group of investors seeking profitinvestors seeking profit

Were granted charters by the King Were granted charters by the King

Cont.Cont.

King James I granted a charter to the King James I granted a charter to the Virginia CompanyVirginia Company

Planned to found a colony in a land Planned to found a colony in a land previously explored by previously explored by Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh

Profit Splitting = Investors would receive Profit Splitting = Investors would receive 4/5 of all gold and silver; King would 4/5 of all gold and silver; King would receive 1/5receive 1/5

The JourneyThe Journey

150 passengers, 3 ships (Susan 150 passengers, 3 ships (Susan Constant, Discovery, & Godspeed)Constant, Discovery, & Godspeed)

Landed on a peninsula and sailed Landed on a peninsula and sailed upriverupriver

Named the land and river after King Named the land and river after King JamesJames

Bad from the StartBad from the Start

Main purpose of Jamestown = Main purpose of Jamestown = GOLDGOLD

People grew sick from waterPeople grew sick from water

Colonists did not know how to farmColonists did not know how to farm

By Winter of 1607, 38 people By Winter of 1607, 38 people remained aliveremained alive

John SmithJohn Smith

Took control of the colony in the Winter of Took control of the colony in the Winter of 16071607

Issued an ultimatum – “He that will not work Issued an ultimatum – “He that will not work shall not eat!”shall not eat!”

Persuaded the Persuaded the Powhatan Powhatan to help the coloniststo help the colonists

Smith was burned later that winter and went Smith was burned later that winter and went home to Englandhome to England

Spring, 1609Spring, 1609

600 new colonists came over600 new colonists came over

Powhatan became worried about Powhatan became worried about settlers taking over. They killed settlers taking over. They killed livestock and destroyed farmslivestock and destroyed farms

Only about 60 of the 600 actually Only about 60 of the 600 actually survived this time periodsurvived this time period

Fate?Fate? The remaining 60 colonists decided to leaveThe remaining 60 colonists decided to leave

Crossed paths with a ship bearing new Crossed paths with a ship bearing new settlerssettlers

Eventually went backEventually went back

New rule = “Pull your weight or die!!!”New rule = “Pull your weight or die!!!”

Began to see success; Mainly due to Began to see success; Mainly due to Brown Brown GoldGold (TOBACCO) (TOBACCO)

1612 & John Rolfe1612 & John Rolfe Rolfe experimented w/ tobaccoRolfe experimented w/ tobacco

Cross-bred native tobacco & Brazilian Cross-bred native tobacco & Brazilian tobaccotobacco

England’s citizens could not get enoughEngland’s citizens could not get enough

Colonies exported vast amounts & Colonies exported vast amounts & Jamestown grewJamestown grew

The Headright SystemThe Headright System

Introduced by the Virginia Company in Introduced by the Virginia Company in 16181618

Was needed due to the tobacco exportsWas needed due to the tobacco exports

Anyone who paid for passage to colony Anyone who paid for passage to colony received 50 acres of landreceived 50 acres of land

Was it theirs to give away?Was it theirs to give away?

Indentured ServantsIndentured Servants

Some people paid for several people to go Some people paid for several people to go to Jamestown, therefore, they received to Jamestown, therefore, they received large amounts of land (Enter large amounts of land (Enter “Plantations”)“Plantations”)

Workers were needed in the fieldsWorkers were needed in the fields

Were granted food and shelter in Were granted food and shelter in exchange for 4-7 years of service (lower-exchange for 4-7 years of service (lower-class citizens)class citizens)

The First AfricansThe First Africans

Arrived in 1619; about 20 peopleArrived in 1619; about 20 people

Were indentured servants, Were indentured servants, NOTNOT slavesslaves

Received freedom and land upon Received freedom and land upon completion of their servitudecompletion of their servitude

Treated the same as other colonistsTreated the same as other colonists

Cont.Cont.

Tobacco was used for currencyTobacco was used for currency

Slaves cost more than indentured Slaves cost more than indentured servantsservants

Eventually, the Colony’s wealth grew Eventually, the Colony’s wealth grew to the point that people had rather to the point that people had rather have slaveshave slaves

English vs. NativesEnglish vs. Natives

The English took more and more The English took more and more land from the Nativesland from the Natives

The English were not allowed to The English were not allowed to marry natives (The Spanish were)marry natives (The Spanish were)

Considered Natives second-class Considered Natives second-class humanshumans

Cont.Cont.

The English retaliated on the Powhatan The English retaliated on the Powhatan for their actions during Spring of 1609for their actions during Spring of 1609

Colonists demanded Natives pay Colonists demanded Natives pay tributes of corn & labortributes of corn & labor

Colonists pressed the issue by killing Colonists pressed the issue by killing innocents, kidnapping, and burning innocents, kidnapping, and burning Native villagesNative villages

A Brief PeaceA Brief Peace

Pocahontas was one of the children Pocahontas was one of the children kidnappedkidnapped

Married John Rolfe in 1614Married John Rolfe in 1614

Led to a period with no hostilityLed to a period with no hostility

PocahontasPocahontas

Real name = Matoaka; Married name = Real name = Matoaka; Married name = RebeccaRebecca

““Supposedly” saved John Smith’s life in Supposedly” saved John Smith’s life in 16071607

They are married in Disney’s versionThey are married in Disney’s version She was held hostage by the EnglishShe was held hostage by the English Did Pocahontas love Rolf?Did Pocahontas love Rolf? They had one child, ThomasThey had one child, Thomas Died in 1617 in EnglandDied in 1617 in England

No More PeaceNo More Peace

In 1622, the Powhatan attacked English In 1622, the Powhatan attacked English colonies and killed around 350 colonistscolonies and killed around 350 colonists

The Virginia Company had to send more The Virginia Company had to send more troops & supplies; almost caused troops & supplies; almost caused bankruptcybankruptcy

King James revoked the Charter in 1624 King James revoked the Charter in 1624 and declared it a Royal Colonyand declared it a Royal Colony

Cont.Cont.

Now the colony was under direct Now the colony was under direct rule of the Kingrule of the King

King James sent more troops to King James sent more troops to Virginia to conquer the NativesVirginia to conquer the Natives

By 1644, more than 10k people lived By 1644, more than 10k people lived in the Virginia Colonyin the Virginia Colony

Rebellion & DiscontentRebellion & Discontent

Indentured Servants did not have Indentured Servants did not have much money; therefore, they could much money; therefore, they could not buy landnot buy land

Without land they had no vote or Without land they had no vote or rightsrights

Lived on outskirts of Virginia and Lived on outskirts of Virginia and fought with Nativesfought with Natives

Cont.Cont.

Poor people became discontent w/ Poor people became discontent w/ Governor William Berkeley’s policiesGovernor William Berkeley’s policies

Felt taxes were being raised and not Felt taxes were being raised and not being used to benefit thembeing used to benefit them

Natives & poor colonists fought, Natives & poor colonists fought, increased tension among classes in increased tension among classes in colonycolony

Bacon’s RebellionBacon’s Rebellion

Nathaniel Bacon was a planter w/ $$$Nathaniel Bacon was a planter w/ $$$

He was an ally of Berkeley’s until nowHe was an ally of Berkeley’s until now

He aligned himself w/ the poor and He aligned himself w/ the poor and raised an army to fight nativesraised an army to fight natives

He despised nativesHe despised natives

Cont.Cont.

Berkeley declared the army illegalBerkeley declared the army illegal

Bacon’s army marched on Bacon’s army marched on Jamestown in 1676 to confront Jamestown in 1676 to confront BerkeleyBerkeley

The army burned the town & The army burned the town & Berkeley fled away to BritainBerkeley fled away to Britain

Cont.Cont. Bacon died one month after taking Bacon died one month after taking

JamestownJamestown

Berkeley returned and put down the Berkeley returned and put down the rebellionrebellion

King Charles called Berkeley to England King Charles called Berkeley to England to remove him from powerto remove him from power

He died before this occurredHe died before this occurred

Section 3Section 3

Puritan New EnglandPuritan New England

2.3 Main Idea2.3 Main Idea

English Puritans came to North English Puritans came to North America, beginning in 1620.America, beginning in 1620.

2.3 Objectives2.3 Objectives

Identify the motives that led the Identify the motives that led the Puritans to New EnglandPuritans to New England

Summarize the principles of Summarize the principles of government established by the government established by the dissenters who fled to Rhode Islanddissenters who fled to Rhode Island

Explain the conflicts between the Explain the conflicts between the English Colonists and the Pequot & English Colonists and the Pequot & WampanoagWampanoag

The Puritans ArriveThe Puritans Arrive

What made the Puritans leave?What made the Puritans leave?

Why did they decide to create their Why did they decide to create their own “model society?”own “model society?”

PuritanismPuritanism

Began during the English Began during the English ReformationReformation

King Henry VIII broke from the King Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church in the 1530’sCatholic Church in the 1530’s

Elizabeth I formed the Church of Elizabeth I formed the Church of England (Anglican Church)England (Anglican Church)

Cont.Cont.

Some people felt the Church of England Some people felt the Church of England had kept too much Catholic traditionhad kept too much Catholic tradition

Puritans wanted to eliminate all Puritans wanted to eliminate all Catholic influence from their churchCatholic influence from their church

They believed people should They believed people should “experience” God through prayer, “experience” God through prayer, scripture, and personal studyscripture, and personal study

Cont.Cont.

Some Puritans believed they should Some Puritans believed they should reform the Church from within while reform the Church from within while others (others (SeparatistsSeparatists) believed they ) believed they should form their own congregationsshould form their own congregations

The Separatists would become what The Separatists would become what we know as PILGRIMSwe know as PILGRIMS

From Holland to AmericaFrom Holland to America

In 1620, the Massachusetts Bay In 1620, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was foundedColony was founded

It was the 2It was the 2ndnd English colony in English colony in AmericaAmerica

Plymouth Rock was their landing Plymouth Rock was their landing pointpoint

The Massachusetts Bay The Massachusetts Bay CompanyCompany

Formed by John WinthropFormed by John Winthrop

They obtained a charter in 1629 for They obtained a charter in 1629 for an independent colonyan independent colony

Came to America aboard a ship Came to America aboard a ship known as the known as the ArbellaArbella

Cont.Cont.

Boston would serve as their capitalBoston would serve as their capital

17 more ships brought settlers over 17 more ships brought settlers over

The Colony eventually incorporated The Colony eventually incorporated the Plymouth Colony which was the Plymouth Colony which was settled 9 years earliersettled 9 years earlier

““City Upon a Hill”City Upon a Hill”

Winthrop explained to everyone they Winthrop explained to everyone they had a role, “Some rich, Some poor”had a role, “Some rich, Some poor”

All adult males who belonged to the All adult males who belonged to the church had the right to vote (40%)church had the right to vote (40%)

Voted for a general court who in turn Voted for a general court who in turn chose the governor (John Winthrop)chose the governor (John Winthrop)

Puritan LawPuritan Law

The Church and the State were not The Church and the State were not separatedseparated

Civic laws were imposed by the ChurchCivic laws were imposed by the Church

Family was important Family was important

Strict Punishment for disobeying Strict Punishment for disobeying

ProvidenceProvidence

Roger Williams & Anne Hutchinson Roger Williams & Anne Hutchinson disagreed with Puritan Lawdisagreed with Puritan Law

Williams, a Separatist, claimed 2 Williams, a Separatist, claimed 2 things against the will of the churchthings against the will of the church

1. Land must be purchased from 1. Land must be purchased from Natives; 2. Government could not Natives; 2. Government could not punish for religious beliefspunish for religious beliefs

Cont.Cont.

Williams was ordered arrested, but Williams was ordered arrested, but he fled to Providencehe fled to Providence

Had land arrangement w/ the Had land arrangement w/ the Narragansett TribeNarragansett Tribe

Guaranteed separation of church Guaranteed separation of church and stateand state

Anne HutchinsonAnne Hutchinson

Claimed that worshipers did not need the Claimed that worshipers did not need the church to interpret the Bible for salvationchurch to interpret the Bible for salvation

She was banished and fled to ProvidenceShe was banished and fled to Providence

1642, her husband died and she fled to 1642, her husband died and she fled to New Netherland (New York)New Netherland (New York)

Died in a Native – Dutch war in 1643Died in a Native – Dutch war in 1643

Native Resistance Native Resistance

English settlements were growing all over English settlements were growing all over the Northeastthe Northeast

Natives saw this as a threat to their livesNatives saw this as a threat to their lives

Natives believed no one owned the landNatives believed no one owned the land

Puritans needed land for farming, Natives Puritans needed land for farming, Natives for hunting and gatheringfor hunting and gathering

Cont.Cont.

Natives thought treaties promised Natives thought treaties promised them gifts in return for the use of land them gifts in return for the use of land for a for a LIMITEDLIMITED time time

Settlers saw the treaties as a Settlers saw the treaties as a one-one-timetime deal deal

This would lead to several problems in This would lead to several problems in the near futurethe near future

The Pequot WarThe Pequot War

Connecticut, 1637Connecticut, 1637

Pequot rebelled against colonistsPequot rebelled against colonists

Colonists aligned themselves w/ the Colonists aligned themselves w/ the Narragansett (long-time rival of Narragansett (long-time rival of Pequot)Pequot)

Cont.Cont.

The Pequot nation was almost The Pequot nation was almost completely destroyedcompletely destroyed

The Narragansett eventually pleaded The Narragansett eventually pleaded for the lives of the Pequotfor the lives of the Pequot

Proved to be unsuccessfulProved to be unsuccessful

King Philip’s WarKing Philip’s War

Events of preceding Pequot War led Events of preceding Pequot War led up to the eventup to the event

Natives were expected to obey Natives were expected to obey Puritan LawPuritan Law

Wampanoag Chief, Metacom (King Wampanoag Chief, Metacom (King Philip), organized a revolt against the Philip), organized a revolt against the PuritansPuritans

Cont.Cont.

War broke out in 1675War broke out in 1675

Forts were burned, deaths Forts were burned, deaths accumulated on both sidesaccumulated on both sides

Disease, food shortage, and numbers Disease, food shortage, and numbers led to the eventual surrender of the led to the eventual surrender of the NativesNatives

Cont. Cont.

Metacom was shot by a Native who Metacom was shot by a Native who was an ally of the colonistswas an ally of the colonists

His head was displayed in Plymouth His head was displayed in Plymouth for 20 yearsfor 20 years

Native American power in New Native American power in New England would be forever goneEngland would be forever gone

Cont.Cont.

About 1/10 of the population of the About 1/10 of the population of the colonies would die during this warcolonies would die during this war

This is a higher proportion than that This is a higher proportion than that of the American Revolution & the of the American Revolution & the Civil WarCivil War

Section 4Section 4

Settlement of the Middle ColoniesSettlement of the Middle Colonies

2.4 Main Idea2.4 Main Idea

The Dutch Settle New NetherlandThe Dutch Settle New Netherland

2.4 Objectives2.4 Objectives

Describe daily life in New Describe daily life in New NetherlandNetherland

Explain the reasons for the social Explain the reasons for the social and religious diversity of colonial and religious diversity of colonial PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

Henry HudsonHenry Hudson

Englishman employed by the DutchEnglishman employed by the Dutch

Sailed up modern-day Hudson River Sailed up modern-day Hudson River and explored territoryand explored territory

Discovery led to the founding of New Discovery led to the founding of New NetherlandNetherland

New NetherlandNew Netherland

1621 – Dutch government granted 1621 – Dutch government granted Dutch West India CompanyDutch West India Company permission to colonize New permission to colonize New NetherlandNetherland

Specialized in fur tradeSpecialized in fur trade

New Amsterdam (New York) became New Amsterdam (New York) became capital of the colonycapital of the colony

Cont.Cont.

Slow to attract Dutch colonistsSlow to attract Dutch colonists

Settled by people from several Settled by people from several placesplaces

Befriended natives rather than Befriended natives rather than seeking conquest seeking conquest

English TakeoverEnglish Takeover

Saw New Netherland as a wedge Saw New Netherland as a wedge that separated its American colonies that separated its American colonies (Virginia & Massachusetts)(Virginia & Massachusetts)

King Charles II granted the Duke of King Charles II granted the Duke of York (King James II) permission to York (King James II) permission to drive out the Dutchdrive out the Dutch

Cont.Cont.

The Dutch were unsuccessful in raising an The Dutch were unsuccessful in raising an army to defend the colony army to defend the colony

Surrendered w/o a shot being firedSurrendered w/o a shot being fired

Duke of York was now the sole Duke of York was now the sole Proprietor Proprietor (owner) of the colony(owner) of the colony

Renamed it New YorkRenamed it New York

Cont.Cont.

King James II deeded some of the King James II deeded some of the territory to 2 of his friendsterritory to 2 of his friends

Later would become New JerseyLater would become New Jersey

Enter the QuakersEnter the Quakers

Believed God was “inside” everyoneBelieved God was “inside” everyone

No formal ministerNo formal minister Dressed plainlyDressed plainly Opposed WarOpposed War Freedom of SpeechFreedom of Speech No Military ServiceNo Military Service Considered Radical by Anglicans & Considered Radical by Anglicans &

PuritansPuritans

William PennWilliam Penn Leader of the QuakersLeader of the Quakers

Led settlers to AmericaLed settlers to America

Saw colony as a “Holy Experiment”Saw colony as a “Holy Experiment”

Every male settler would receive 50 acres Every male settler would receive 50 acres and the right to voteand the right to vote

Established freedom of religion & a Established freedom of religion & a representative assemblyrepresentative assembly

Cont.Cont.

Separate assembly was formed in Separate assembly was formed in what is not present-day Delawarewhat is not present-day Delaware

Shared same governor as Shared same governor as PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

““City of Brotherly Love” City of Brotherly Love” (Philadelphia) was the capital(Philadelphia) was the capital

Did Penn Fail?Did Penn Fail?

He died in povertyHe died in poverty

Quakers ended up being a minority Quakers ended up being a minority in their own colonyin their own colony

Slavery was introducedSlavery was introduced

Even the Quakers owned slavesEven the Quakers owned slaves

13 Colonies13 Colonies

Maryland founded by Lord BaltimoreMaryland founded by Lord Baltimore

North Carolina & South Carolina were North Carolina & South Carolina were given to friends of King James IIgiven to friends of King James II

Georgia was founded by James Georgia was founded by James OglethorpeOglethorpe

(Initially outlawed drinking & (Initially outlawed drinking & slavery)slavery)

The Beginning of American The Beginning of American IndependenceIndependence

The 13 British colonies were The 13 British colonies were governed by colonists themselvesgoverned by colonists themselves

Answered directly to the KingAnswered directly to the King

Relationship between the colonies & Relationship between the colonies & England were filled with turmoil England were filled with turmoil from the beginningfrom the beginning

Chapter 2 Essay Chapter 2 Essay QuestionQuestion

How did the colonies go from being How did the colonies go from being a “near failure” to becoming a a “near failure” to becoming a fixture in America?fixture in America?

Be sure and cite specific examples of Be sure and cite specific examples of relationships w/ Natives; Similarities relationships w/ Natives; Similarities & Differences between the English & Differences between the English & Spanish; and the first instances of & Spanish; and the first instances of Rebellion in America Rebellion in America