What was the Caravel?
It was one of the first built ships built with strength and speed to travel to the new world.
Along with exploring and mapping what were the 3 other reasons for Europeans to travel to the New World?
For God: They were spreading the Catholic faith
Glory: Expanding the countries empire
Gold: Capatalize on natural resources
What 3 European countries competed for land in North America?
England, France, and Spain
In what year did ships from Protestant England defeat the Spanish Armado?
1588
What year was Jamestown established?
1607
What year did the Mayflower bring the Pilrims to the New World?
1620
How many Puritans migrated from England to New England?
20,000
Describe the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade:
- America sent raw materials (sugar, cotton, tabacco, lumer) to Europe
- Europe sent manufactured goods (jewelry, furniture, clothing) to Africa
- Africa sent slaves from Niger-Congo region To Americas
What is another name for the Roanoke Island?
Lost Colony
What are some theories about the last colony?
- They were attacked and lost at sea
- They were attacked by the Spanish
- Starved
- Attacked by Native Americans
-They were taken by natives who were then attacked by neighboring tribes
Compare and contrast the early settlements started in Jamestown with the Pilgims at Plymouth and the Puritans:
Dif. Pilgrims: came without Kings permission
Jamestown: came with Kings permission
Same. Jamestown: Virginia
Pilgrims: Massachusets (1 went to Holland first)
Who saved John Smith from being exucuted by a Powhatan cheif?
Pocahontas
What did Pocahontas do while being held in captive by the colonists?
She converted to Christianity and took the Biblical name Rebecca
Who did Pocahontas marry and when?
John Ralph in 1614