Chapter 3 Flashcards
Who was the first explorer to try and colonize in America?
Walter Raleigh
Define mercantilism
A economic system that allowed an imperial country to become rich by selling the resources taken from its colonies
Why did he fail twice?
They were not prepared for the harsh life of the America wilderness.
What were their reasons to colonize in America?
Economy
Religious freedoms
Quality of life
Competition
Economy
France, Spain, and Portugal were making a lot of money from their colonies in the Americas, Britain hoped to do the same.
Competition
Spain and France were expanding their empires, Britain was in competition with them and wanted to prevent them from becoming more powerful.
Quality of life
In Britain the cities were overcrowded and there was little good farmland left. Colonies provided them a place to resettle.
Religious Freedom
Many religious groups in Britain were treated badly because of their beliefs, they wanted yo find a place where they could practice their religion freely.
How many colonies did Britain create?
Thirteen
What would the colonies be know as?
New England
What was new Frances goal?
Frances priority was collecting furs, timber, metal, and fish from the land.
What was different about the climates between the two empires.
New France was very cold, too cold for farming, however it was the best place to fine furs.
In the thirteen colonies the climate was mild.
Difference between employment.
New France was based mainly on fur trade, the coureurs de bois ran most of the fur trade.
Thirteen colonies were based on farming fishing and logging.
What was different about religion.
Only French Catholics were encouraged to come to New France.
The thirteen colonies allowed people from many faiths as well as countries.
What was different about trading
New France was only allowed to trade with New France
The thirteen colonies traded with other countries.
Who found Newfoundland?
John Cabot
What did John Cabot find in Newfoundland
Fish
Why didn’t Britain want Newfoundland
The climate was to harsh and the soil wasn’t good for farming
What was the treaty that New France and the British signed called?
The treaty of Utrecht.
What did the treaty say
French could keep control of the fortress of louisborg on île royale. While Acadia was given to the British, and they renamed it Nova Scotia.
Why is nova Scotia so important
Because the British built an army base on it.
What did they call the new settle ment
Halifax
Why were the Mi’kmaq concerned about the newcomers?
Because they built Halifax on one of their campsites.
Who sailed from London to the Hudson’s bay?
Raddisson and Des Groseillers.
Who did they trade with?
The local Cree
Who attacked the British
Pierre Des Troyes
Who left his post of the Hudson Bay company
Henry Kelsey
Who went farther than Kelsey?
Anthony Henday
Who set out to find rich resources?
Samuel Hearne
Who was sent to find a northwest passage?
Roald Amundsen
