Section 2.4 Race For Empires Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Big Idea and some Main Ideas?
A
Big Idea: English, Dutch and French challenge Spain in Americas
1) Events in Europe affects Europe’s settlement in N.America
2) Explorers look for Northwest Passage
3) European nations want empires in N.America
2
Q
1) Describe two religious or political events in Europe that impacted settlement in N. America
A
- Protestant
- Spain vs England over religious disputes
- Church of England
3
Q
How does technology play in he role of the P.Reformation?
A
- printing press helped spread ideas quicker
4
Q
Describe:
Spain’s rise to power
How they lost power
A
- Columbus and others claiming land for Spain
- Spanish Armada attack England because they don’t approve of he Anglican Church
- English hire pirates and win
5
Q
What 3 countries join in the race for exploration?
A
- Netherlands
- England
- France
6
Q
What were the explorers looking for?
A
The Northwest Passage
7
Q
How were the explorers successful ?
A
Claimed land for their countries
8
Q
Summarize the successes and failures of the a different countries
A
France: - kicked out of Florida - built cities on the St.Lawrence river England: - attempted colony disappeared Netherlands: - built along Hudson River, - kicked Swedish out Spain: - Florida, Central and South America
