Chapter 3 Section 3 – Struggle for North America

Chapter 3 Section 3 – Struggle for North America Setting the Scene: In the 1600s, France, the Netherlands, England, and Sweden joined Spain in claiming parts of North America. North America did not yield vast treasure or offer a water passage to Asia, as they had hoped. Before long, though, the English and French were turning large profits by growing tobacco in Virginia, fishing off the North Atlantic coast, and trading fur from New England to Canada. By 1700, France and England controlled large parts of North America. As their colonies grew, they developed their own governments, different from each other and from that of Spanish America.

In 1608 Samuel de Champlain build the first permanent French settlement in Quebec I. Building New France

Jesuits and other missionaries followed, trying to convert Native Americans they met I. Building New France Jesuit missionaries being welcomed by Recollet missionaries, Quebec, 1625. After the Recollets first arrived in 1614, they were followed by the Jesuits in 1625.

The harsh climate attracted few farmers and the population of New France grew slowly A. Slow Growth

In the late 1600s, King Louis XIV appointed officials and sent settlers and soldiers to New France B. Government Policy Three types of immigrants settled in New France: Les filles du roi - about 900 orphan girls sent over by the King because of the shortage of women in the colony. Soldiers who were offered free land after having completed their military service. Les engagés (hired workers) who agreed to come and work in New France for 3 years.

French forts, missions, and trading posts stretched from Quebec to Louisiana, yet the population remained small B. Government Policy

A. Early Settlers II. The 13 English Colonies

In 1607, the English built their first permanent colony at Jamestown, Virginia A. Early Settlers

Many settlers died of starvation or disease; the rest survived with the help of the Native Americans A. Early Settlers

The settlers started growing tobacco, a crop they learned about from the Indians A. Early Settlers Harvesting tobacco at Jamestown, about 1650

In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, seeking religious freedom A. Early Settlers The Landing of the Pilgrims by Bacon

Before coming ashore they signed the Mayflower Compact, which set out guidelines for governing their colony A. Early Settlers

Many Pilgrims died until local Indians taught them to grow corn and helped them survive A. Early Settlers

More immigrants arrived and the Massachusetts Bay Colony was established A. Early Settlers

Some colonies were organized for profit, others were set up as havens for persecuted religious groups B. Growth

The colonies needed workers and Africans were imported as slaves B. Growth

Royal governors oversaw colonial affairs and passed laws to regulate trade C. Government

Each colony had a representative assembly to advise the governor and make decisions on local issues C. Government

A. European Colonies in the Americas III. Competing for Power

By the 1600s, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands were competing for colonies and trade around the world A. European Colonies in the Americas

During the 1700s, Britain and France emerged as global powers and clashed in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia B. British-French Rivalry

In North America, the French and Indian War lasted from 1754 to 1763 B. British-French Rivalry

The Seven Years' War erupted in 1756 in Europe and spread to India and Africa B. British-French Rivalry

The 1763 Treaty of Paris ended the war and ensured British dominance in North America B. British-French Rivalry

As settlers claimed more land, Native Americans resisted and bitter fighting resulted IV. Impact on Native Americans

Disease weakened or killed large numbers of Native Americans and their population plummeted IV. Impact on Native Americans

The Indian way of life helped shape the emerging new culture of North America IV. Impact on Native Americans

Chapter 3 Section 3 – Struggle for North America