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European Settlements in North America: Exploration and Conflict

Explore the arrival of European settlers in North America, including the establishment of colonies by France, England, and Holland, the struggles of Jamestown and New England, and the conflicts such as the French and Indian War. Learn about the impact of these events on Native Americans.

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European Settlements in North America: Exploration and Conflict

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  1. 3.3 Europeans Settle North America

  2. A northwest trade route to Asia through North America = huge profits • Route does not exist – countries settle instead • France, England, Holland establish colonies in North America Claims in North America

  3. Explore what is today, Canada • Samuel de Champlain founds Quebec – becomes capital of New France • Marquette & Joliet explore Great Lakes & upper Mississippi River • de La Salle explores lower Mississippi – claims entire Mississippi River Valley for France • Fur trade becomes primary economic activity New France

  4. Jamestown (Virginia) = first English settlement in North America • Jamestown (1607) was a disaster • Settlers want gold instead of crops • Built on swamp – diseases spread • 70 % of people die • Tobacco saves Jamestown England’s Claims

  5. New England founded • Pilgrims escape religious persecution – land in Plymouth, Massachusetts • Puritans come to New England – goal = build model community for other Christians • More successful than Jamestown because many families England Claims

  6. The French and Indian War • English settlers push west into French territory past Appalachian Mountains • England oppress natives • Natives ally with French • England wins The Fight for North America

  7. French and Dutch cooperate with natives due to fur trade • England want to expand colonies – take land of Native Americans • English feel Native Americans are heathen • Metacom = Native American leader attacks English villages • English respond by attacking tribes – English win • Disease wipes out Native Americans • Effects = can’t defend territory; major labor shortage Native American Response

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