History midterm Flashcards
1
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Why Spain colonized
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Economic - Gold money
Social - Glory
Religious - Spread of christianity
2
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Why France colonized
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Economic - Route to fur trade, and to find a sea route ( North west passage ) to trade with Asia `
3
Q
How did Jamestown succeed?
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Rolfe intoucing tobacco, and Smith work ethic
4
Q
How was Jamestown almost destroyed?
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Fail ;
- Swanmy area filled with mosquitoes
- Malaria
- No planting
- No preparation for winter
- Many high class citizens did not want to work
5
Q
New England colonies E
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Economy :
- dependent on the ocean. Main jobs fishing and ship building, and trade
- Boston Barbour important port
6
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