What did the encomienda system provide for New Spain? Bell Ringer What did the encomienda system provide for New Spain?
European Nations Settle North America 4.2
New France 1534: Jacques Cartier discovers Canada 1608: Champlain founded Quebec – base of New France 1673: Jacques Marquette/Louis explored MS river and Louisiana Established trading empire Fur trade – main economic activity
English Settlements 1607: London investors and colonists reach Jamestown, VA Found wealth through tobacco 1620: Pilgrims founded Plymouth, MA 1630: Puritans establish colony in MA Main goal of both: religious freedom
New Netherland 1609: Henry Hudson discovers area of present-day NY Establishes fur trade 1664: English’s king’s brother – Duke of York drives Dutch out and claims for England 1750: 1.2 mil English settlers in 13 colonies
French and Indian War 1754: French and British conflict over land in Ohio Valley Both sides supported by natives Britain wins and forces French out 1763: Treaty of Paris gives Britain all of New France Video
Native American Response FR/Dutch: mostly cooperative (fur trade) Still fought over land and trading English: horrible clashes over land/religion Natives resented forced religion 1675: King Philip (Metacom) attacked colonists in MA – defeated Disease more destructive than war Led to labor shortage