Chapter 2: The Planting of English America‚ 1500-1733 A. England’s Imperial Stirrings 1. After Columbus’s landfall‚ the Native American peoples had nearly been extinguished mostly from disease (only about 10% survived) 2. From Florida and New Mexico southward‚ most of the southern half of the New World lay firmly within the grip of imperial Spain 3. In 1600‚ North America remained mostly unexplored and unclaimed a. Three European powers planted three primitive outposts
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In the 14th century‚ Colombus took some sailing mans in the name of Queen Elizabeth of Spain in order to find new territory to colonize. As Europe was already an Industrialize continents‚ there was the necessity to find new places in order to find the opportunity to grow more agriculture spaces. When Colombus arrived in the Americas he among his troopers realized that this land was not civilized and "free land" that it could be colonized by the Europeans and growth the economy back there. According
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French women The two men agreed that the right occupation for a lady was that of a housekeeper. They had conflicting views regarding the method of training for the woman’s proper role. At that time‚ women were considered as naturally modest beings and were appreciated as morally superior to men. Hence‚ the utmost duty of a woman was to create a safe and calm place for her husband the women from the marketplace sought protection of their professional rights and complained about poor working
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A reformation is religious ideas and activities in Europe that were an attempt to change and improve the Catholic Church and resulted in the Protestant Churches being established. The English Reformation happened during the 16th century England under the reign of Henry the VIII. England was empowered by Rome‚ and Henry acted in this state of manner partly by political motives. Once When Henry the VIII broke away from the Catholic Church in Rome he closed a rough number of 560 Monasteries‚ to help
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Before Columbus‚ Scandinavian sailors and European powers‚ including Spain and Portugal‚ conducted early colonization and expeditions in the Americas. Vikings arrived around 1000 AD but couldn’t establish permanent colonies due to hostile environments. The Crusades restored trade and knowledge between Europe and Asia‚ paving the way for the Renaissance and Europe’s growth. European countries‚ like Spain and Portugal‚ sought new trade routes to Asia for economic and religious reasons. Portugal under
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understand it on a higher level. Ask Level 2 and Level 3 Questions. Avoid basic questions like “When did the Revolutionary War start?” Try and find Connections between the Content and
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Versailles was built by Louis XIV of France (1643-1715)‚ and the Escorial was built by Philip II of Spain (1556-1598). By examining the aerial and frontal facades of these two palaces‚ it may be seen that there were many similarities and differences between the two kings’ perception and practice of monarchy. Each king set his own goals for his life‚ and concluded as to how a monarch ought to behave. Both Louis XIV and Philip II had religious duties to pay attention to‚ organized the distribution of power
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as religious disputes and the need of workers to settle in newly formed economic colonies in America‚ many of the immigrants that emigrated soon found themselves in need of self-government. Because the Church of England angered many people‚ many Puritans and Separatists demanded a place where they could practice their religious beliefs‚ thus traveling over to the Americas. Although the English economic colonies were not made for permanent settlement‚ they desired a system of rule‚ one of which will
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In Europe‚ France and Britain found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict‚ a reversal from their previous alliances. France abandoned its support for the Habsburgs in an attempt to regain Silesia‚ while Britain allied with Prussia‚ recognizing its emergence as a major European power under Frederick the Great. France’s military struggles‚ including failed naval invasions of England and defeats by Frederick at Rossbach‚ highlighted the lack of a commander of Maurice de Saxe’s caliber. The Treaty
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While modern day Spain is known as singular country governed under a King and a Prime Minister‚ it has not always been like that‚ particularly in the 15th century. What we call Spain today was divided into many different kingdoms centuries ago‚ the most powerful being the kingdom of Castile. In the year 1474‚ Castile’s King‚ Henry IV passed away leaving the throne unoccupied and open to be seized. While many thought the most obvious and rightful successor to the throne was Henry’s daughter‚ Joanna
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