History Unit 1 Section 2 Flashcards
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What did missionaries force natives to do
Adopt Catholicism and spainish culture
Missionaries
Priests who were sent to set up churches
How did the Spanish get this across
Destroyed temples in order for cultures to be built, conquistadors extracted hold and resources
De Soto
Spanish explorer, explores American south looking for gold, specifically Coronado, Kansas
What led to the fall of the Spainish empire and how
The defeat of the Spanish Armada, which opened settlement to other nations in new world
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
A fleet blockage of ships to the new world, decided to invade England which failed. 1588
Where was French influence
Florida
Where were French explorers influential
Samuel de Champlain Quebec-1608
Jacques Marquette-Mississippi River
What was the economy in New France based on
Fur trade
How were beaver furs used
Champlain traded blankets and iron tools for the furs
Where did Jesuit missions occur and what did they entail
Great Lakes region, and suggested conversions of Native Indians
Who was a famous Dutch explorer
Henry Hudson, explored Hudson River
Manhattan
Became New Amsterdam, capital of New Netherlands
How much was it Manhattan or purchased for
$72
What materials were key in dutch economy
Beaver and other pelt traders
English economy
Stagnant at the time, wealthy pushed for colonies to boost economy
What was the first English colony
Roanoke, it was a failure
Jamestown
Second colony, a success. Led by captain John smith
Joint stock company
Investors share companies, gains and losses with settlers
Tobacco
Long, hot growing season
1.5 million pounds were produced in 1640
House of Burgesses
Colonists want to govern themselves to report to King for decisions
- first representative body in colonial America
- representatives elected by vote
What significant thing happens in English colonies in 1624
Crown takes over colony
What was the relationship between Britain and natives
On and off wars, forced constant relocation
Maryland
Refuge for Catholics, outlawed in England. Lord Baltimore founded