Colonizing America Unit 1 Lesson 1 Unit 1 Lesson 1

What does it mean to colonize an area?

What are some reasons you may want to emigrate and seek a new life?

Why did the British begin to colonize America?

England’s History

King Henry VIII  Became King in 1509  Married his brother’s Widow, the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon.  After 20 years of marriage, Catherine gave Henry no sons and only one daughter, Mary.  King Henry appealed to the pope to grant him an annulment.  Annulment – meant that the marriage of King Henry and Catherine would have never been valid.  Became King in 1509  Married his brother’s Widow, the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon.  After 20 years of marriage, Catherine gave Henry no sons and only one daughter, Mary.  King Henry appealed to the pope to grant him an annulment.  Annulment – meant that the marriage of King Henry and Catherine would have never been valid.

The Pope Said No!!!  Henry said…bye!  He broke with Rome and created his own national church – The Church of England – Anglican.  Henry was known as “Supreme Head of the Church in England.”  Henry dumped Catherine for Anne Boleyn.  Henry said…bye!  He broke with Rome and created his own national church – The Church of England – Anglican.  Henry was known as “Supreme Head of the Church in England.”  Henry dumped Catherine for Anne Boleyn.

Off With Her Head!  Unfortunately, Anne only produced another daughter, Elizabeth.  Henry had her head cut off.  Henry ended up having 6 wives in all. Only his third wife, Jane Seymour, produced him a son.  Unfortunately, Anne only produced another daughter, Elizabeth.  Henry had her head cut off.  Henry ended up having 6 wives in all. Only his third wife, Jane Seymour, produced him a son.

England after Henry VIII  Henry’s son, Edward VI, had a short reign. Died at the age of 15.  Mary I takes over.  Henry’s son, Edward VI, had a short reign. Died at the age of 15.  Mary I takes over.

Mary I  Devoutly Catholic. Wants to bring England back into the Catholic fold.  Began to burn “heretics” at the stake.  Became known as Bloody Mary.  Even married England’s rival, the Spanish King.  Died in 1558 leaving the throne to her sister, Elizabeth.  Devoutly Catholic. Wants to bring England back into the Catholic fold.  Began to burn “heretics” at the stake.  Became known as Bloody Mary.  Even married England’s rival, the Spanish King.  Died in 1558 leaving the throne to her sister, Elizabeth.

Elizabeth I – “The Virgin Queen”  Brought England back into their protestant ways. Ran the Church of England as a protestant monarch.  Wanted no religious turmoil in England.  Encouraged exploration of the new world by men such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.  Defeated the Spanish Armada, making England the dominant authority on the seas.  Now England could send more colonists to America without the fear of Spanish interference.  Brought England back into their protestant ways. Ran the Church of England as a protestant monarch.  Wanted no religious turmoil in England.  Encouraged exploration of the new world by men such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.  Defeated the Spanish Armada, making England the dominant authority on the seas.  Now England could send more colonists to America without the fear of Spanish interference.

Reasons to make the Move  Money  Investors financed trips to the New World. They hoped to see profits come in the form of riches or cash crops.  Cash crops – highly prized crops that people are willing to pay a lot of money for (tobacco).  Religion  England was a place of religious turmoil in throughout the 17 th century.  Money  Investors financed trips to the New World. They hoped to see profits come in the form of riches or cash crops.  Cash crops – highly prized crops that people are willing to pay a lot of money for (tobacco).  Religion  England was a place of religious turmoil in throughout the 17 th century.

Newfoundland  Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England’s first oversees colony.  Gilbert was unlucky on his return to England.  This was only temporary. Was not meant to be permanent.  Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England’s first oversees colony.  Gilbert was unlucky on his return to England.  This was only temporary. Was not meant to be permanent.

Roanoke Colony  Attempt by Elizabeth I to establish a permanent settlement in North America.  Known as “The Lost Colony”.  Sir Walter Raleigh was in charge of getting this colony started. He never went to America.  Attempt by Elizabeth I to establish a permanent settlement in North America.  Known as “The Lost Colony”.  Sir Walter Raleigh was in charge of getting this colony started. He never went to America.

Jamestown  First permanent English settlement.  Financed by the Virginia Company of London and its investors.  Founded in  Named after King James I. King James came to power in  First permanent English settlement.  Financed by the Virginia Company of London and its investors.  Founded in  Named after King James I. King James came to power in 1603.

King James I  Became king upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I.  Supreme ruler of the church of England.  Divine Right of Kings  King James Bible (the bible of the church of England)  King James Bible vs. the Geneva Bible  Became king upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I.  Supreme ruler of the church of England.  Divine Right of Kings  King James Bible (the bible of the church of England)  King James Bible vs. the Geneva Bible

Plymouth  Founded by Pilgrims in 1620  Signing of the Mayflower Compact  Based on majority rule  First example of many colonial plans for self government  Founded by Pilgrims in 1620  Signing of the Mayflower Compact  Based on majority rule  First example of many colonial plans for self government

Primary vs. Secondary Sources  mary2.html mary2.html  Primary - a historical document that was written or created during the time being studied  Secondary - a source that interprets and analyzes primary sources  mary2.html mary2.html  Primary - a historical document that was written or created during the time being studied  Secondary - a source that interprets and analyzes primary sources

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Time to Investigate  Find a primary and a secondary source that supports the theory that early Jamestown settlers had to resort to cannibalism in order to survive.  Cite your sources using Chicago style citations.  Find a primary and a secondary source that supports the theory that early Jamestown settlers had to resort to cannibalism in order to survive.  Cite your sources using Chicago style citations.