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.
