Colonizing America Ch. 2

Let’s Review… What’s a colony? Why did Europe want to colonize in the New World? Spanish- Central America, Parts of South America France- In search of NW Passage; fur trade, explored rivers, MS River areas

English Colonies Roanoke- Popcorn p. 61 Jamestown Virginia Company Named for King James I Aided by Native Americans First permanent colony

New England Colonies Popcorn p. 66, stop at blue heading See map on p. 70 Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire

New England Economics- trade, fur, crops, tobacco Geography- coastal, rivers Culture- largely based on religious beliefs Government- determined by charters Native American relations- learned from Squanto & survived harsh winters; agreements with tribes

Middle Colonies See map on p. 75 New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware

Middle Colonies Economics- fur & tobacco trade Geography- warm summers, cold winters, coastal plains, rolling hills Culture- lots of immigrants, Quakers Government- Royal colonies- ruled by England Proprietary colonies- ruled by individuals & groups Native American relations- traded food, gold, & furs

Southern Colonies See map on p. 76 Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia

Southern Colonies Economics- farming Geography- weaker harbors Culture- centered around farming more so than religion Government- royal & proprietary Native American relations- tumultuous; fought; worked as slaves on plantations