1491-1607 (4-6%) Flashcards
Who were the Puritans?
The Puritans were a group of religious dissidents who came to the New World to establish a “purer” church than the one in England.
What drove the English to the New World?
- Population growth in England
- Wanted to escape religious persecution (puritans and separatists)
- Interest in the natural riches of the New World
Describe the Native Americans’ relationship with the French.
The French were interested in converting the Native Americans to Christianity, but were more respectful of the Indian traditions and customs than other groups attempting to inhabit the area. The relationship between the French and the Native Americans was mainly built on fur trade.
Who were the Separatists?
The Separatists were a group of dissenters in search of religious freedom.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange was a trade market of crops, animals, DISEASES, and ideas between Europe and the colonies that developed in the aftermath of Columbus’ voyages.
Why was slave labor brought to the Americas in the 1500s?
Slave labor was brought to the Americas due to a lack of manpower to do the intensive work of harvesting sugar cane.
What resulted from the interactions between the Spanish and Native Americans in the early 1500s?
- Decimation of the Native American Population by disease
- Spread of Catholicism among Native Americans
- Exchange of plants between Europe and South/Central America
What characterized the early 1500s?
- Religious upheaval (Protestant and Catholic reformations in Western Europe)
- Columbian Exchange: The flow of products and ideas across the Atlantic)
- Conquistadors: Soldiers nad explorers of the Spanish/Portuguese Empire that sought gold, glory, and land (Hernando Cortes’ siege of Tenochtitlan)
What factors were responsible for European expansion into the Western Hemisphere in the 1500s?
The main factors responsible for European migration were the desires for economic growth, expansion of Christianity, and more supplies.
