Unit 1: European Colonies Flashcards
explored throughout Great Lakes, Mississippi and ohio river valley
spain
settled in American southwest, Florida, Mexico, and South America
Spain
reasons for colonization–spread catholicism, wealth for explorers and the monarchy, gain power in 3 way struggle with spain, france and england
spain
religion–mostly catholic
spain
maintain strong control over what happened in their colonies
spain
monarchy used army led by conquistadores to explore americas
spain
economy was largely agriculture but varied by location of settlement
spain
introduction of slaves changed the future of the colonies
spain
received little support or leadership from government in europe
spain
1510–started exploration of american mainland
spain
abused native americans with encomienda system and forced conversion to Christianity
spain
believed they were savage and thanked god for “removing” native americans from the land (believed disease was god’s will telling them that they had a right to the land)
spain
did not colonize or explore for most of 16th century
france
utilized encomienda system (native americans were forced to work and manage land for colonists)–rigid social structure
spain
1534 began exploring st Lawrence river in search of northwest passage and traveled north to montreal
france