Beginnings of English Colonization of America Ms. Yurky American History 8
Roanoke
Henry VII England was at peace with both Spain and Portugal Henry sent explorers to the north, searched for the “northwest passage”
English Exploration John Cabot
Henry VIII Ruled England from 1509-1547 desire to stay friendly with Spain declined Break with the church – sold monasteries and church property to make England rich
Elizabeth I Elizabeth becomes Queen. Continues her father’s plan to strengthen the country Frustrated with lack of a successful colony
English Exploration Martin Frobisher
English Exploration Humphrey Gilbert
Early Attempts to Colonize Sir Walter Raleigh tries 3 times to colonize North Carolina Cabot sails to North America; claims Canada 1 4 9 5 2 3 6 7 8 Martin Frobisher sails three times to Canada Sir Humphrey Gilbert tries twice to colonize Newfoundland
Roanoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaqG6rC4hIw