1. Colonizing America
Ch. 2

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

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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