Chapter 2 4 Competing for Colonies Read the

Chapter 2. 4 – Competing for Colonies Read the primary source quote & answer the questions below: “ You will perhaps laugh that at the age of fifty years I am beginning to study a new tongue (language), but one must undertake all things for the service of God and the salvation of one’s neighbor. ” - from Word from New France, by Marie 1. What makes this a primary source? 2. Guyard What can you determine about the person & character of Marie Guyard? 3. She is not unlike many others. Can you determine why many came to America? Read “Religious Rivalries” p. 49

Today’s learning target: Ch. 2. 4 – Competing for Colonies Describe the competition to explore & colonize North America.

Henry Hudson (British) explored for the The Netherlands (a. k. a Holland, the Dutch) • explored the waters of northeast North America, including the water surrounding present day. New York City.

Henry Hudson also explored northern Canada for England.

• In 1611, Hudson’s crew mutinied and returned to Holland, leaving Hudson, his son, and several loyal sailors to perish in the Hudson Bay.

John Cabot (Italian) sails for England claims land in Canada for England His voyages were the basis for future English colonies Ello Govner!

Giavanni de Verrazzano (Italian) explores for France Montreal! Jacque Cartier explores for France

and more French exploration by Samuel de Champlain Quebec!

The Spanish meanwhile. . . this!

and this. . .

So. . . when it was all said and done. . . Peru

Chapter 2. 4 – Competing for Colonies Becomes Protestant ; causes conflict w/Spain Cabot searches For a NW Passage; lands in New Foundland Hudson explores for a NW Passage; discovers Hudson Bay Colonizes King Philip wants Atlantic coast to overthrow of North Protestantism America In England European Nations Repels Spanish invasion & defeats the Armada Works to spread Catholicism among Natives Spain Settles SW & SE regions of North America Is weakened because of its navy defeat; loses control of Atlantic

European Competition in North America Builds fur trade posts & forts; treats natives with respect Cartier explores St. Lawrence River in search of NW Passage; becomes New France Trappers & missionaries spread inland into North America France La Salle travels Miss. River to Gulf of Mexico; claims Louisiana; establishes New Orleans Sends Hudson to search for NW Passage; discovers Hudson River European Nations Joliet & Marquette explore the Miss. River looking for gold & NW Passage Netherlands Dutch West Establishes India Company colony called establishes trade New Netherlands; between America, New Amsterdam Europe, & Is key city Africa

SKILLBUILDER – Hudson’s Voyages MARK IT UP! Study the map. Trace the route of Hudson’s first voyage MARK IT UP! Circle the geographic Features named for him. Reread this section & use your Knowledge of history. What was Hudson looking for? A Northwest Passage to Asia

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