Struggle for North America Section 15-3 pp

Preview Questions What problems did settlers in New France face? What traditions of government evolved in the 13 English colonies? How did competition for power affect Europeans and Native Americans?

Building New France New France – Samuel de Champlain: established first permanent settlement in Quebec – Jesuit missionaries hoped to spread Christianity Slow Growth – Climate harsh for farming – Harsh life in wilderness

Building New France Sparsely Populated Government – Colony overseen by king’s officials – Protestants forbidden Economy – Farming – Fur trapping/trading – Fishing

The 13 English Colonies Jamestown (VA) – First permanent English settlement – Many die of starvation and disease – Profitable tobacco colony

The 13 English Colonies Plymouth – Pilgrims seeking religious freedom – Mayflower Compact Agreement of how to rule colony Early tradition of self- government

The 13 English Colonies Growth – Diverse reasons for founding colonies – Diverse climates = Diverse economies – Used Africans as slaves

The 13 English Colonies Government – Overseen by royal governor – Trade regulated by Parliament – More self-government than other colonies

Competing for Power French-Indian War (British vs. French) – Compete for control of Ohio River Valley – French form alliance with local Indians – British won control of Canada Treaty of Paris – Ensured British dominance in North America – France regained land in Caribbean and Africa

Impact on Native Americans War and Disease – English have superior weapons – Settlers push further and further west – Indians weakened by diseases Native American Legacy – Settlers adopt some aspects of Indian culture