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Invasion & Settlement

Invasion & Settlement. Challenges for colonists. Long journey Build shelter Hostile natives. Rival Imperial Models . Spain. France. Seized Indians’ lands Converted them to Catholicism Made them dig for gold. More sparsely populated colonies Fur-trading colonies

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Invasion & Settlement

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  1. Invasion & Settlement

  2. Challenges for colonists • Long journey • Build shelter • Hostile natives

  3. Rival Imperial Models Spain France • Seized Indians’ lands • Converted them to Catholicism • Made them dig for gold • More sparsely populated colonies • Fur-trading colonies • Natives retained their lands and autonomy

  4. New Netherland • By 1600, Holland was the financial and commercial center of northern Europe • Small, but lucrative colony • Take over by English

  5. English Arrive – Chesapeake • Early attempts organized by minor nobles – early failures • Monarchical support? • Merchants take charge • Jamestown • John Rolfe • VA Company encourages migration

  6. Indian Revolt of 1622 • Opechancanough • James I’s response

  7. …to be continued (ominous music playing)

  8. Maryland • Catholic refuge • Growth of colony, but internal problems

  9. Life along the Chesapeake • Role of tobacco • Harsh living conditions • Indentured servants • Slaves

  10. Bacon’s Rebellion • Overview • The corrupt Governor Berkeley • The Indian Problem • The rebel leader, Nathaniel Bacon • Significance

  11. New England • Overview • Pilgrims & Plymouth • Puritans & Massachusetts Bay Colony

  12. Challenges to New England • Roger Williams • Ann Hutchinson • English Civil War • Salem Witch Trials

  13. Restoration Colonies • Carolinas • New York & New Jersey • Pennsylvania

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