ch3 British in North America Flashcards
Define Mercantilism .
It allowed an imperial country to become rich in ____ and
____ by _____ the resources taken from its colonies
An economic system that allowed an
imperial country to become rich by selling the
resources taken from its colonies
gold and silver by selling
____, ___, ____, ____ ___ could bring the home country great wealth.
Fish, furs, wood, and iron ore
This chapter examines ____ as an example of one imperial power that used the mercantile system.
Britain
in North America, Britain hoped
to obtain everything it needed to become what?
to become rich and powerful.
What is the First Nations view of Mercantilism?
These British newcomers want to take our furs and our land that is our home.
What is the King’s view of Mercantilism?
It makes our country more rich and powerful than the rest of Europe.
what is the English colonists view of Mercantilism?
Life in the colonies is hard and England charges high taxes and controls everything we do. Still we’d rather live here than England.
What did the English Merchants think of Mercantilism?
English merchants are more than willing to sell fine goods to the English colonists at a high price
• The economy. IN BRITAIN
France, Spain, and
Portugal had made a lot of money from
their colonies in the Americas. Britain
hoped it could do the same.
• Competition. IN BRITAIN
Spain and France were expanding their empires. Britain was in competition with them and wanted to prevent them from becoming more powerful.
• Quality of life in Britain
TACO TUESDAY.
In Britain, the cities were
overcrowded and there was little good
farmland left. Colonies provided a place
to resettle people.
Religious freedom. IN BRITAIN
religious groups in Britain treated badly:
the Puritans, Quakers, and Baptists
-find place to practice faith freely
-America good opportunity
-King James I of England granted permission to
private groups to set up colonies:
1. save his government money
2. along Eastern coast of North America
King James I of England knew it would
cost a great deal of money to set up the
colonies. However, he did not want to risk
losing the government’s what?
money
Instead, in 1607 he began granting permission to private groups who were interested in setting up colonies along the eastern coast of where?
North America
Pilgrims came to America in search of a
place where they could practice their
WHAT?
religions freely
why did Jon Cabot get sent out to sail?(what is he looking)
He was sent out look for economics.
What Different Goals did New France have
collecting furs and other
natural resources such as
timber, fish, and metal ores
from the land.
What was The Climate in New France
Winters were long and cold. Most of the year, it was too cold for farming. This made it harder for people to earn a living. However, it was the best place to find thick furs, which is why France preferred it.
what was Employment like In NF
economy of New France was based mainly on the fur trade. First Nations trappers, the coureurs de bois, and the fur traders ran most of the fur trade.
what was religion like in NF
Only French Catholics were
encouraged to come to New
France.
What was trade like NF
New France was allowed to trade only with France. All trade revolved around the fur trade, and one company had a monopoly on that trade.
Why was Britain not interested in New Found Land
the climate was not good and farming land was dry.
eventually what did one king do in New Found Land when space was getting cramped in Britian
He built colonies where the fishing sites were
What happened to the First Nations people who once lived in Newfoundland?
The British killed them into extintion because they thought of a “problem.”
The Beothuk tried to avoid
them, even though this meant going hungry because they were
unable to reach the fishing areas.
Who’s them?
The British
Once the fishing season ended,
the British would return where?
they would return Home
While the British were gone, the Beothuk would sometimes raid what?
They would raid fishing stations.
What 2 things killed the Beothuk?
the British with guns and diseases.
By 1828, only one Beothuk remained.
who was it?
She was a young woman named
Shanawdithit.
Why is the military base shaped like a star?
So they can see farther then if they are in a square
Why was it important for Britain to build colonies in America?
- The economy. - Britain wanted to make money
- Competition. - Keep Britain powerful
- Quality of life.- reduce over crowded cities
- Religious freedom. - practise their faiths freely.
the 13 colonies is known as what?
New England
thirteen colonies are located where?
along the eastern coast of the present-day United States.
How was each of the 13 colonies unique?
Each had its own:
social structure,
religious groups,
type of government.
