problems for Spain because trade was not properly regulated along with bad relations between other countries and poor leadership‚ which led to the loss of wealth. Spain also lacked important economic qualities. France was enriched by the resources from the Americas because trade was encouraged and regulated. Also the finance minister‚ Colbert‚ followed mercantilist policies that greatly improved economy and there was strong royal power to enforce the policies of the king. When Spain started trading
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The English settlement in America occurring around the early 1600’s was the result of the Age of Exploration in addition‚ the freedom from religious oppression. For the Separatists later known as the Pilgrims‚ America was a place for dreams and new beginnings given that they were persecuted for their religious beliefs in England. Some fled to the Netherlands finding religious freedom and no work. The Pilgrims however‚ settled in America. Moreover‚ the Puritans came to America to practice their religion
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What was the first successful English colony founded in 1607? The first successful English colony was Jamestown. What was the headright system? The headright system was used by the Virginia Company which gave 50 acres of land for each person that a settler paid to bring over to North America. This allowed estates to be established‚ which could be worked by indentured servants. How long did indentured servants work for? They worked for 7-10 years‚ after which they were paid their dues so that they
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expanding its trade. Britain formed the American colonies so that they could increase their gold stores. They wanted raw supplies to make into products to sell and make money. They wanted America to pay taxes so that Britain could make money. America used the theory in that they thought they ought to‚ in order to be strong expand their trade beyond Britain. Countries like Belgium‚ and France wanted to also increase their trade‚ and expand it to trading with America. They also wanted to increase their
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Northern and Southern British Colonies of North America The views of Northern and Southern British Colonies of North America developed different culturally factors including economically and political views‚ education‚ and religious instruction. Colonies in the north and south developed their own characteristics making them significant for the main land‚ and later becomes the new nation itself. Economic wise‚ the colonies had more differences than similarities. The North had small farms while the
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02-28-2013 The Introduction of Slavery in the American Colonies When the history back to in 1607‚ English settlers established Jamestown as the first permanent English colony in the New World. Tobacco became the chief crop of the colony‚ due to the efforts of John Rolfe in 1611. Once it became clear that tobacco was going to drive the Jamestown colony‚ more labor was needed. The British settlers needed to find a labor force to work on its plantations in the Americas. At first‚ the major possibilities were
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The Thirteen Colonies‚ that joined together to become the United States of America were part of the first British Empire. Each colony was founded by different people and for different reasons. The main reason was the opportunity to make money to bring together valuable natural resources and selling them to England in exchange for goods that were difficult to get in the New World. Other colonies were set up by the Protestants who wanted to avoid the religious they experienced in Britain‚ and also
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an in depth study of the various periods of American History‚ it is necessary to cover the first 350 years of history during the summer‚ individually‚ with some exceptionally readable non-fiction histories. You will be tested over the material covered in American Colonies when you return to school in August. The assigned reading is: • Taylor‚ Alan‚ " American Colonies: The Settling of North America"‚ Part I Encounters: CH 1-5 pp. 3-113‚ Part II Colonies: CH 6-12‚ pp. 117-272‚ and Part III Empires:
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The Thirteen Colonies 16th century England was not interested in exploration and colonization‚ but for the most part‚ English colonies in North America were more for bussiness and in search of gold . It did provide extra land for Englands growing population and for those who seeked more religious freedom. Englands colonization in the new world led to the Thirteen Colonies made up of the New England Colonies‚ The Middle Colonies‚ and the Southern Colonies each having seperate religious beliefs‚ laws
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13 COLONIES REPORT INTRODUCTION This is a report about the 13 colonies. First I will be talking about all the 13 colonies. Then I will be talking about one specific colony‚ Virginia. When I talk about Virginia‚ I will tell you about their migration‚ reason for migration‚ Native Americans‚ and more. So get ready for a report about the 13 colonies. 13 COLONIES There are 3 sets of England colonies with 13 colonies in them. The first colony is the New England colony which consists of Massachusetts
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