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1 Beginnings of English Colonization of America
Ms. Yurky American History 8

2 Roanoke

3 Henry VII England was at peace with both Spain and Portugal
Henry sent explorers to the north, searched for the “northwest passage”

4 English Exploration John Cabot

5 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

6 Elizabeth I Elizabeth becomes Queen.
Continues her father’s plan to strengthen the country Frustrated with lack of a successful colony

7 English Exploration Martin Frobisher

8 English Exploration Humphrey Gilbert

9 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

10 Roanoke

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