SummaryEach group of Europeans in North America formed a distinct society, and each group disrupted the Native American societies it encountered. By the end of the seventeenth century, the region we still call New England was dominated by a single European group—the English. Chapter OutlineSection 1: Spanish Explorers and ColoniesBetween 1492 and 1650, the Spanish built a vast empire that stretched from present-day New Mexico and Texas to Chile, and included Florida and most of the Caribbean.
Section 1: Writing History: Spanish Explorers
Using the links below, research accounts of Spanish explorers in North America. Select a specific explorer or an event in which they played a part and then write a brief history of the individual or event you studied. Section 2: JamestownHunger, disease, and Native American resistance all contributed to the near failure of the English colony in Virginia. The discovery of tobacco as a cash crop, however, saved the colony.
Section 2: Writing an Advertisement: Jamestown
Using the links below, investigate the history of Jamestown and why colonists chose to settle there. Then, create a British newspaper advertisement that would have been used to lure settlers to the colony. Section 3: The New England ColoniesWith both help and resistance from Native Americans, English colonists succeeded in establishing permanent settlements in New England.
Section 3: Writing a Newspaper Article: King Philip's War
Using the links below, research the events leading up to and during King Philip's War. Then, write a newspaper article on the war, including perspectives from both sides of the conflict. Section 4: The Middle and Southern ColoniesThe Middle and Southern Colonies were established by specific groups for a variety of political, economic, and religious reasons.
Section 4: Analyzing Primary Sources: Colonial Charters
Using the links below, research the founding charter or grant of a state discussed in this section of the textbook. Select one of the colonies of a state and prepare a summary of how and why the colony was founded, making sure to note any special provisions or other interesting aspects located in its charter or grant. |
