Ch 17 Diversity of American Colonial Societies 1530

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Ch 17 Diversity of American Colonial Societies 1530 -1770

Ch 17 Diversity of American Colonial Societies 1530 -1770

The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange

Colombian Exchange • The transfer of plants, animals, and disease from the Old World

Colombian Exchange • The transfer of plants, animals, and disease from the Old World (Europe + Africa) to the New World (North and South America. • Turning Point in World History economically, socially, religiously.

Colonial Economies • Dominated by silver mines of Peru and Mexico and Sugar plantations

Colonial Economies • Dominated by silver mines of Peru and Mexico and Sugar plantations of Brazil • Required Large Labor force. • Spanish used Encomienda (forced labor). • Peru: Mita system (forced labor for 6 months) • Portuguese develop slave labor for sugar plantations in Brazil and Atlantic Islands.

Social Classes of Spanish colonies. • Peninsulares - Men born in Spain who run

Social Classes of Spanish colonies. • Peninsulares - Men born in Spain who run the colonies. • Mestizo - Spanish and Native American mix. • Natives • Mulattos - European & African mix. • Slaves

Southern Colonies • Virginia company. Jamestown (complete failure) • Crown-appointed governors and representatives of

Southern Colonies • Virginia company. Jamestown (complete failure) • Crown-appointed governors and representatives of towns (House of Burgessesdemocratic representation) • Carolinas- Fur Trade and slave labor plantations

Indentured Servitude • 80% of immigrants to Chesapeake Bay and Maryland colonies. • 4

Indentured Servitude • 80% of immigrants to Chesapeake Bay and Maryland colonies. • 4 -7 years of service in exchange for free passage to New World and land at the end of the service.

New England Colonies • Pilgrims and Puritans (Massachusetts Bay Company) • Fur, fish, commerce

New England Colonies • Pilgrims and Puritans (Massachusetts Bay Company) • Fur, fish, commerce and shipping. • Boston (largest North American city)

“New France” Samuel de Champlain • Founded Quebec • Fur trade • Alliances with

“New France” Samuel de Champlain • Founded Quebec • Fur trade • Alliances with Huron and Algonquin tribes. • British will align with Iroquois. • Deforestation and decline of Beaver and deer population.

Rebellion in Latin America • Tupac Amaru II led rebellion against the Spanish for

Rebellion in Latin America • Tupac Amaru II led rebellion against the Spanish for oppression of Amerindian peoples.

Map of 7 years war

Map of 7 years war

Effects of Seven years war England takes all French holdings in North America. Increases

Effects of Seven years war England takes all French holdings in North America. Increases rivalry between the French and English.