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United States History

Explore the development of English colonization during the 17th century and how mercantilism and trans-Atlantic trade played vital roles. Discover the motivations behind colonization, the impact on native populations, and the establishment of colonies for various groups. Learn about the economic system of mercantilism and its effect on trade and the colonies.

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United States History

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  1. United States History SSUSH1 – Compare and contrast the development of English Colonization during the 17th century A. Investigate how mercantilism and trans-Atlantic trade led to the development of colonies

  2. England before the 1500’s • Most of the population lived, farmed and died with in 2 miles of where they were born. • Basics of life were wool clothes, bread, water, roasted meat and root vegetables • Only very wealthy people had spices (other than salt), wore clothes of cotton or silk, and drank anything other than water.

  3. The Beginning of Colonization • The demand for goods began to increase with industrialization, city life, and a developing middle class • Spain and Portugal were exploring the ocean trying to get rich by finding a shortcut to Asia • They didn’t find the shortcut but did find….Central and South Africa and the America’s

  4. The world in the 1400’s

  5. Compared to the world we know

  6. Early Colonization • It's a race between Spain and Portugal to see who can get to Asia 1st. • They want: porcelain, silk, tea, spices, jade, cotton, etc.

  7. Early Colonization • Spain focused on South America • Lots of gold and silver • Buy whatever they want • Native American population destroyed by disease

  8. Early Colonization • Portugal focused on Africa • They didn’t find gold or silver • But they did find a population that did not catch European diseases (they had immunity) • Portugal began selling Africans to Spain to use in the America's to replace the dying native American labor force

  9. The Columbian Exchange

  10. England comes in • They explored North America • They didn’t find gold, silver, or people to enslave. • But they did find a wide open land with helpful natives, good farming, and large harbors

  11. England establishes colonies • England was growing quickly, and they had a large population of people that caused the Government problems • Mostly people seeking religious freedom, but others who wanted opportunities denied them, and others who were minor criminals (like debtors) • England established colonies for these groups of people with “Royal Charters”

  12. England establishes colonies • The colonies were established these people could go and set up new lives in America • These people would produce raw materials for England’s factories and then buy the finished goods. • The colonists could only buy the goods from England, and England would raise the price. • This idea is what is known as “Mercantilism”

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