The Imperial Crisis in British North America

Dec 30, 2012

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How did colonial experiences in the Seven Years War lead to a sense of American identity?. Because of its victory in the Seven Years War, Britain turned confidently to the reorganization of North America. These new policies caused conflict between Britain and its colonistsThe violence used by Bri

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The Imperial Crisis in British North America

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British North America

British North America. English colonization of the “New World”. Factors behind English colonization Must play “catch up” to Spain & France Motivated by a new economic theory: mercantilism A nation is wealthy/powerful if it has gold and silver in its treasury

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The Economy of British North America

The Economy of British North America. 19 th Century. British North America (BNA). In the 1800s, BNA was made up of several colonies and territories. The colonies were: Province of Canada Newfoundland New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Vancouver Island.

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Life in ‘British North America’

Life in ‘British North America’. Task 1 - Read page 74. Create a neatly drawn timeline showing some of the key dates and events that are referenced for 1800 – 1875. Task 2 – Read pages 76 – 78 together in class and discuss politics, population, and economics.

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Gender in British North America

Gender in British North America. 17 th Century. Overview, North versus South. North = Massachusetts Bay Colony, Pennsylvania, Maine, etc. –Families –Intentional Communities (utopian goals) South = Chesapeake Bay Colony, etc. –Single (wealthy) males

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British North America

British North America. The American Colonies. Britain Who?. Names we can call Britain and the British: United Kingdom (UK) Britain Great Britain British England English Mother Country Red Coats (soldiers during the revolution) Lobster Backs (soldiers during the revolution) .

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British North America

British North America. Consider This….

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The Imperial Crisis

The Imperial Crisis. 1763 - 1775. Developing Crisis. The colonies remained loyal Englishmen, though they continued to be unruly: they are seen on the home island as bordering on disloyal if not out right disloyal. The colonists began to lobby for representation.

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British North America

British North America. The Chesapeake Colonies. 1607-1754. Key Facts About the Chesapeake Colonies. Virginia Joint-stock companies New colonies meant a lot of $ needed

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British Imperial and Colonial America

British Imperial and Colonial America. Chapter 3. Colonial Survey. Further Colonization. During the Restoration serious colonization resumed: CT—incorporated 2 other colonies 1662 Carolinas—north separated 1691; south attracted slaves to drain swamps and work rice

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BRITISH NORTH AMERICA

BRITISH NORTH AMERICA. THE GREAT MIGRATION FROM BRITAIN – 1815-1850. LONG TERM CAUSES (PUSH FACTORS). Industrial Revolution – began 1750 Mechanized manufacturing & transportation of goods Replaced cottage industries Factories needed less workers.

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British North America

British North America. Unit 2. The BIG Questions. 1. Where and why did colonists settle in British North America after the fall of New France? 2. How did key people and events shape the new British colonies? 3. What were the causes, events and results of the War of 1812?. Question #1.

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British North America: Colonial Governments and Imperial Policy

British North America: Colonial Governments and Imperial Policy. British Colonial Trade Regulations. During the reign of James II, economic restrictions were imposed on the colonists to foster economic dependence. Navigation Act (1651): All crews to be 1/2 English in nationality

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British North America

British North America. SSUSH2 The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North America developed. a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-Atlantic trade.

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French & British in North America

French & British in North America. American Pageant (Ch 6) ~ Melissa Carter. History of Wars. King William’s War & Queen Anne’s War British colonists and the coureurs de bois Indian allies Spain and France allies Treaty of Utrecht (1713) Maps were redrawn

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Early British Settlements in North America

Early British Settlements in North America. It Started With Spain. In 1494, Spain and Portugal divided the lands Columbus had discovered between themselves [The Treaty of Tordesillas]. Conquistadores followed [Cortés and Pizarro].

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British America - Early British Colonization of North America

British America - Early British Colonization of North America. Eurpoean motives for colonization. Age of geographical explorations New ways of life Conversion of natives to Christianity Hope of wealth. British motives for colonization. Social changes in Britain

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The British in North America

Social Studies 7. The British in North America. British Colonies. Mercantilism—economic system used by European nations to generate money Natural resources harvested in colonies  manufactured goods  foreign markets, colonists  $$$

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History: British North America

History: British North America . Unit 2. The Thirteen Colonies. The Colonists Colonists had immigrated to the 13 colonies from different European countries.

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Chapter 3: The British in North America

Chapter 3: The British in North America. At the same time as the French, Britain wanted to expand it’s empire through colonies too Like the French, many first colonies failed because they couldn’t live in the New World Walter Raleigh tried twice to do this in 1585 and 1587.

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British North America

British North America. Introduction. History Overall Expectations. British North America

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Minority Groups in British North America

Minority Groups in British North America. Aboriginals Black Loyalists, Freed Slaves Acadians French (East Canada) Immigrants Page 82-89 in your textbook. Note Taking Skills. Important Details HINT: Titles of slides, sections of your textbook. Page numbers: “Where in the Textbook?”

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British Empire in North America

British Empire in North America. Regions in 18th Century North America. Similarities among all 13 colonies. Mostly English Rights of Englishmen Self-government Religious toleration Educational opportunity (most NE; least South) Economic & social opportunity Increasingly unique identity.

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Presentation Transcript

British North America

The Economy of British North America

Life in ‘British North America’

Gender in British North America

British North America

British North America

The Imperial Crisis

British North America

British Imperial and Colonial America

BRITISH NORTH AMERICA

British North America

British North America: Colonial Governments and Imperial Policy

British North America

French &amp; British in North America

Early British Settlements in North America

British America - Early British Colonization of North America

The British in North America

History: British North America

Chapter 3: The British in North America

British North America

Minority Groups in British North America

British Empire in North America

French & British in North America