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Instructional Focus Document Notes Grade 8/Social Studies UNIT: 01 TITLE: Exploration and Colonization Part 1: European Background Europe Today Europe under the Roman Empire Roman Empire: 600BC-500AD Rome spread across the entire Mediterranean Sea at its height. Spread across the continents of Africa Europe and Asia. Most powerful and influential empire of all time. Roman empire Great architecture, sculptures, and artisans….as well as having the most powerful army the world had ever seen. Roman empire lasted over 1,000 years Rome’s Decline Reasons why the empire declined and collapsed included: Government corruption Weak Caesars (emperors) Empire split into two (East and West) West fell to barbarian tribes..(Huns, Vandals, Goths, etc.) East became Byzantium The Two Empires Fall of the Western Roman Empire Dark Ages: 500AD-1200AD When Rome fell, its culture and knowledge were lost plunging Europe into the Dark Ages. Europe was in chaos. Each warlord wanted to create the next Rome, but each failed and the result was more chaos and anarchy. Dark Ages There was no education, no technology. All past knowledge was gone. The Dark Ages were a time when man started over. The church preserved the only writings and the monks were the only educated people. Dark Ages The Black Death wiped out over a third of Europe. Caused by fleas from rats. Feudal System Feudalism was a class system that ruled Europe. At the top was the king. Next were the nobles who owned the land Next were the knights who fought for the nobles Last were the serfs who worked the land for the nobles. Each section of Europe had its own version of Feudalism. Crusades: 1095AD-1300AD Wars between European Christians and Middle Eastern Muslims Pope wanted to free the holy land (Jerusalem) from the Muslims Christians won the 1st crusade, but the Muslims won the rest. Crusades The importance of the Crusades was that it opened the doors of learning once again for the Europeans. They were REintroduced to education, writing, art, technology, spices, etc. 100 Year Years War: 1337-1457 Fought over land claims in Europe. Each country in Europe wanted to be the next Rome. Joan of Arc fought for France. 100 Years War ended in England’s favor due to better army, better technology (longbow), etc. Renaissance: 1400s Began in Italy Started because of the fall of Byzantium Reawakening of Europe Printing Press was invented Education became important Renaissance Leonardo DaVinci , Copernicus, Galileo. All were important thinkers. Marco Polo traveled to China and brought back tales of a rich Orient as well as spices and silk. Reformation: October 15, 1517 Martin Luther challenged the Catholic church and its doctrine Reformation changed the faith of Europe and helped bring about the age of reason. (science, and logic) Chronological Order Chronological Order is a measure of time in which events are listed in the order which they occurred (as in a timeline) Timeline Example Part 2: Age of Exploration List 3 effects of Columbus’s voyages a. Europeans found the Americas(and natives) b. Began the Age of Exploration c. Spanish colonization Why was Prince Henry the Navigator important to exploration? Sponsored further exploration. Helped develop the caravel. How did the Caravel improve transportation? Triangular sails allowed ships to sail into the wind in any direction. What was the Line of Demarcation? Who drew it? What 2 European countries did it involve? Divided North and South America Pope Alexander VI drew it up. The line was between Spain and Portugal’s claims in the western hemisphere. Who was first to circumnavigate the Earth? Ferdinand Magellan (or his crew) was first to sail completely around the world Magellan’s voyage What was Cortes’s invisible ally that aided in conquering the Aztecs? Smallpox and other diseases aided Cortez in his conquest of the Aztec empire Native Americans had no immunities to European diseases What was the main goal of the conquistadors? Gold. The main goal of the conquistadors was to conquer and obtain GOLD Why was the search for the Northwest Passage important? Sailors searched for a route through the new continent for a quicker way to China Why did Spain send its powerful Armada to attack England? England was raiding Spanish shipping making Spain angry, so King Phillip of Spain sent his massive Armada to England to invade and conquer What happened in this battle between Spain’s Armada and the English Navy? The mighty Spanish Armada was destroyed by the English navy in the English Chanel List 2 effects of the famous naval battle between England and Spain a. England would remain Protestant and become a power. b. Marked the beginning of Spain’s decline. Which European country began to in the area of present day New York? After pushing out the Swedes, the Dutch came to occupy what they called New Amsterdam. How did the Spaniards treat the Native Americans who lived in their colonies? Native Americans who lived in Spanish colonies or missions were treated horribly. Many were used as slave labor. Which European country settled along the St. Lawrence river, Mississippi river, and the Great Lakes region? Why? France. They were interested in fur trading. What was the cargo on ships traveling through the Middle Passage? African Slaves. As the Transatlantic slave trade began, most of the slaves were taken to Central and South America, with Brazil receiving the most. Middle Passage and the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade Who founded the colony of Roanoke? What happened to the colony? Walter Raleigh established the colony of Roanoke The colony disappeared without a trace. It is still a mystery today as to what happened to the lost colony How did Joint-Stock companies work? Investors would give money for the start up of a colony. The investors would then share in the profits or losses together. What was the first permanent English colony in North America? Jamestown established in 1607 was the first permanent English settlement in North America. What was the House of Burgesses and why is it important to American history? It was the first elected assembly in North America. What did John Smith do for Jamestown? John Smith made the settlers of Jamestown stop their search for gold. He put the colony to work so it would become successful. He made them help themselves. What product (crop) saved Jamestown from failure? Tobacco saved Jamestown from failure It was an abundant crop that Europeans became addicted to. Jamestown grew tobacco and sold it to European nations Why is the Mayflower Compact important to American history? Drafted by Pilgrims when they arrived It established the idea of selfgovernment It established the idea of majority rule. Why did Pilgrims come to America? Pilgrims came to north America from England (where they were known as separatists) to escape religious persecution and have freedom of religion What event prompted the House of Burgesses to pass laws limiting the power of the governor? Nathaniel Bacon and his followers were responsible for Bacon’s Rebellion The Governor had his followers publicly hanged as a punishment This prompted the House of Burgesses to take some power away from single authority (like a governor) What type of society did the Puritans have? Puritans were deeply religious Puritans were very hardworking and did not believe in leisure Their strong work ethic and strong religious connections were called “The New England Way” Why were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important to American History? Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were the first written framework of government in the New World. Expanded the idea of representative government. How did Rhode Island come to be founded? Who founded it? Roger Williams founded Rhode Island He disagreed with the strict Puritan lifestyle in Massachusetts, so he decided to establish his own colony based on religious freedom What were indentured servants? Indentured servants were people in Europe who could not afford the voyage to the New World, so they had someone already here pay for their journey and they agreed to work off the debt when they arrived. (7 years How did England gain control of New Netherland? England began to feel that New Netherland was a threat to the security and trade of their colonies in the same area. They sent word to the Dutch to vacate the colony. What did they rename New Netherland? New Netherland became the English colony of New York. How was Pennsylvania founded? King Charles II of England owed the Penn family money Instead of repaying them with money, he gave the family title to huge tracts of land in North America How was Pennsylvania founded? The Penn family turned the land over to their eldest son, William Penn William Penn was a Quaker and established the colony as a haven for Quakers. Quakers were peaceful people who paid Native Americans for the land. What region of North America did the English mostly settle in? England established its colonies in North America along the east coast of what is today the United States. English colonies in North America Part 3: Establishment of the English Colonies Reasons for the Establishment of England’s Colonies Political- England wished to compete with Spain & France. Economic- England wanted to increase trade and create markets for English exports using the raw materials of its colonies—(mercantilism) Religious- Colonists came seeking religious freedom and an escape from religious persecution for certain beliefs Social- There was an opportunity for adventure and a better way of life, plus overcrowding was becoming a problem in England. Jamestown The first permanent English settlement was Jamestown, Virginia. 1607. Colonists faced many hardships. Mosquitoes carried disease (Malaria) Settlers wasted time looking for gold. John Smith When John Smith Arrived, he stopped the search for gold, and made the settlers work. (“He who does not work, shall not eat!”) He created trade with the Powhatan tribe Pocahontas also contributed to easing relations between the English and the Powhatan Tribe Tobacco John Rolfe developed high grade tobacco that Jamestown settlers learned to grow. Tobacco was a very successful crop and it saved Jamestown from failure. Joint Stock Companies Joint-stock companies financed the English journeys and settlements. Investors in England would pool their money together and share either the rewards if the colony was successful or they would share in the losses if the colony was a failure. The Virginia Company of London owned Jamestown. Joint Stock Companies Colonists wanted a share in the huge tobacco profits coming in from Jamestown. The Virginia Company of London decided to give the colonists their own land. The colonists eagerly accepted the companies offer and this made them work even harder. Slavery The growing colonies needed more labor, so African slaves were brought in to work the land. The demand for Cash Crops such as Rice, Indigo , Tobacco and Cotton led to more and more slaves being brought into the English colonies and strengthened the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. House of Burgesses The Virginia colonists of Jamestown soon grew tired of the strict rules of the Governor. The Governor had been appointed by the company The colonists wanted local leaders, so they formed the House of Burgesses. This became the first representative assembly in America. House of Burgesses Representatives from the colony itself were elected to the House of Burgesses by the people. Bacon’s Rebellion Nathaniel Bacon and several followers from the western frontier resented the wealthy land owners in the east. Bacon wanted Governor Berkeley to allow them to make war with the Native Americans so that more land could be opened up and Bacon and people like him could purchase these lands. Berkeley refused so Bacon and his followers seized Jamestown in a riot destroying property and burning buildings. Bacon’s Rebellion Bacon had fallen ill and later died, but Berkeley ordered the hanging of his followers. Afterwards, the House of Burgesses passed laws restricting the power of the Governors. New England and the Pilgrims Pilgrims were separatists who wished to no longer be a part of the church of England. They were persecuted for their beliefs and so they left England for Holland, and later came on board the May flower to America. Arrival of the Pilgrims They landed in Plymouth just outside the limits of the Virginia Company of London in 1620. They had to make their own rules, so all the men signed the Mayflower Compact. Mayflower Compact In the Mayflower Compact, the Pilgrims promised to obey any laws agreed upon by the colony for the good of the colony. The Mayflower Compact helped establish the idea of self government and majority rule. Massachusetts and the Puritans Between 1630-1640, the Puritans also left England to escape religious persecution. Around 20,000 came to America in the Great Migration. Many Puritans were investors in the Massachusetts Bay Company, receiving a royal charter to settle the colony. John Winthrop became the first Governor. The Puritans The Puritans established a commonwealth type of government where everyone works for the good of the community. The Puritans were well prepared for colonial life Puritan success Puritans had strong work ethics leading to the rapid growth of the New England colonies. In 1636, Thomas Hooker founded a new Puritan colony in Connecticut. There they drew up The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were like a constitution. It restricted the power of the governors and extended voting rights to non-church members helping to bring about representative government. Many people in the area did not like having to live under the strict rules of the Puritans. Founding of Rhode Island Roger Williams felt that people should not be forced to attend church. He left Massachusetts and founded the colony of Rhode Island which would guarantee religious freedom for all and the separation of church and state. Anne Hutchinson who had led Bible studies against the orders of the Church leaders, helped to co-found Rhode Island. “King Phillip’s” War The Puritans also came into conflict with the Native Americans because of land intrusion. Chief Metacom(whose English name was “king Phillip”) formed an alliance of tribes to fight the Puritans. The result was King Philips War. “King Phillip’s” War The Native Americans lost this war, and as a result, they also lost their land to the Puritans. The survivor’s of King Phillip’s War were sold into slavery by surrounding tribes. Salem Witch Trials The Puritans were also responsible for the Salem Witch Trials. Several young women of the Puritan colony of Salem, Mass. were accused of being witches and many were hanged. Salem Witch Trials Despite incidences like the Salem Witch Trials, religion was vital to the establishment of the English Colonies as it was these religious communities that helped bring about representative government to the colonies Part 4: The Growth of Britain’s 13 Colonies The 13 Colonies Britain’s 13 Colonies were located along the eastern coast of North America with close proximity to the water for ease of trade. The colonies began to develop representative governments because they were far from the mother country. The early colonies were also isolated. They were familiar with representative style of government because of Parliament back in England. The colonists would elect members of their communities to a general assembly, which then would make the laws for that particular colony. They were self governing. The geography of the Thirteen Colonies also determined what economic system would develop in three distinct regions New England Colonies Or Northern Colonies included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. Puritans were largely responsible for establishing the early New England Colonies, in Massachusetts and Thomas Hooker who founded Connecticut New England did not have good soil for farming. New England Economics Colonists in New England turned to trade, fishing, shipbuilding, and whaling. New England traded with other colonies and other countries through the Triangular Trade Route Triangular Trade Route The Triangular Trade Route had three stops. First, sugar and molasses would come from the West Indies to New England. New England would send rum and Iron to Africa. Africa would pay in gold and send slaves to the West Indies. Triangular Trade Route Navigation Acts New England became so wealthy with the Atlantic trade, that the mother country (England) wanted to make sure that it was getting its share of the profit. So, the English Parliament passed the Navigation Acts in 1651. These acts were laws that had four provisions. Navigation Acts 1. All shipping was to be done on British ships. 2. Products such as tobacco, wood and sugar could only be sold to England. 3. European imports had to pass through British ports before coming into the colonies. 4. Goods not going to England were taxed. Navigation Acts These acts were not taken seriously, and many sailors resorted to smuggling goods. Middle Colonies The Middle Colonies included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The promise of religious freedom attracted many to the middle colonies. Middle Colonies A Swedish colony built along the Delaware river was forced out by the Dutch who were ion turn forced out by the British. The Dutch “New Netherland” became the British “New York”. Middle Colonies The Duke of York (England) became the owner of New York and it became a Proprietary Colony. The Duke gave the area of New Jersey to his friends George Carteret and John Berkeley. To encourage settlement, they promised freedom of religion and representative government. Middle Colonies King Charles II owed the Penn family money. In repayment, he gave them the area of Pennsylvania. The family sent William Penn to run the colony. Middle Colonies The family sent William Penn to run the colony. William Penn was a Quaker, and he founded the colony to be a safe haven for Quakers. The Quakers were peaceful people who paid the Native Americans for the land. Middle Colonies William Penn believed in representative government too. He allowed a constitution for Pennsylvania, and for the settlers to elect their own representative assembly. The Middle Colonies attracted immigrants from all over Europe especially the Dutch and Germans. The main product of the Middle Colonies was grain. They also prospered in trade and exporting cash crops. Middle Colonies Philadelphia in Pennsylvania became the largest city in the Middle Colonies. As the Middle Colonies prospered, more diverse people came to the colonies. With so many people mingling, they had to learn to tolerate each other. Slaves were brought to the Middle Colonies for menial labor (servants, sailors) and tensions between colonists and slaves sometimes became violent. Southern Colonies Southern Colonies included Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. Southern Colonies Lord Baltimore had established Maryland as a Catholic colony, but in order to encourage more settlers, Maryland passed the Toleration Act granting religious freedom for all. The Carolinas began as a Proprietary Colony, but when the proprietors refused to send help against Native American attacks, the colonists overthrew their proprietors, and they became a Royal Colony. Southern Colonies James Oglethorpe established Georgia to be a refuge for debtors. Britain wanted to use Georgia to keep an eye on Spanish and French settlements. When the king removed Oglethorpe, Georgia became a Royal Colony. Southern Colonies The Southern Colonies entire economic system was base on the Plantation System because of the southern climate and excellent soil. Cash Crops were grown in the Southern Colonies. Rice, tobacco, indigo, and other crops did very well in the south, but they needed much labor to produce. They turned to slavery Southern Colonies Plantations grew to enormous sizes and Plantation owners became very wealthy. Smaller plantations were sometimes forced out of business by larger plantations. Unlike the Northern and Middle Colonies, cities were quite rare in the south. Southern Colonies Though slavery at first was located in all the British Colonies, it became a permanent feature of the Southern colonies. Though most plantation owners sought to treat their slaves well, some were brutal to their slaves. Many hired overseers to make sure the slaves kept working hard. Southern Colonies Slaves were kept in isolation with no political voice or rights. They were viewed as property and were the lowest class in the 13 Colonies Neither slaves, nor free Africans were allowed to vote. Slave labor was vital to the establishment of the Plantation System in the Southern Colonies. Back Country Area west of the Appalachian Mountains. Very few settlers came to this region because the Appalachian mountains acted as a natural barrier to colonial settlement. Appalachian Mountains Back Country Many who settled this region were pioneers living on small farms. Most were Scots-Irish. They had many conflicts with Native Americans. Since it was difficult to trade with the eastern colonies, many learned to depend on themselves. American Identity Land ownership helped establish a person’s social standing. There was a class system with the wealthy land owners on top, and the poor and slaves on the bottom. Women tended to the management of the household. Some in the urban areas could even run their own businesses. Books and Learning Most children were taught to read and schools were either private, or families hired private tutors. Colonial America soon had more educated people than Great Britain. Slaves were not allowed an education Books and Learning Most books were published in England, but soon, the colonists began to publish their own books like Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanac. Many colonial books focused on nature and Native Americans Great Awakening By the early 1700’s, many colonists feared they had fallen from their religious ways. A new movement called The Great Awakening,swept through the colonies. Traveling preachers such as Jonathan Edwards, Cotton Mather and George Whitfield would roam the colonies bring thousands back to the faith with their “Angry God” sermons. Enlightenment Another movement swept through the colonies that focused on reason and science was the Enlightenment. It was very much like the renaissance. Benjamin Franklin was a key figure in the American Enlightenment. Enlightenment The English Philosopher John Locke argued that everyone had natural rights. These were life liberty and property. He said that people create governments to protect these rights. Enlightenment John Locke also stated that if the government fails to protect these rights, then the people should change that government. He also challenged the “Divine Right” of kings. Enlightenment The English Judge William Blackstone wrote “Commentaries”, which defined English law and helped later influence the Declaration of Independence Enlightenment The French philosopher Charles Montesquieu came up with the concept of the Separation of Powers in government. Part 5: The French & Indian War The French & Indian War French & Indian War The American Colonies were making the mother country of England very wealthy. Mercantilism ensured that goods produced in the Colonies were sold to Britain (England) Mercantilism was the system whereby England used its colonies to create a favorable balance of trade with other European countries. French & Indian War The Navigation Acts stated that trade between the colonies could take place only on American or British ships. Many products produced by the colonies could only be sold to the British and no one else. These were Enumerated Articles, which were products that England could not produce itself French & Indian War Despite the laws regulating trade, many American merchants smuggled goods to other countries. France had also set up establishments in North America. Its two main settlements were Quebec and Montreal. Whenever England and France went to war, their colonies went to war as well. Conflict in North America King William’s War (1689-1697): The French with native American allies attacked several British outposts. Nothing was gained in this war. Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713): Again this war started when the French attacked British settlements. This time, the French lost territory. England gained Nova Scotia, Hudson Bay, and Newfoundland. Conflict in North America King George’s War (1740-1748) : started when Native Americans who had been allied to the French started attacking British settlements. The English captured Ft. Louisburg, which was the most important fort in New France, because it protected the St. Lawrence River, and both Quebec and Montreal. All of these wars started in Europe under different names and circumstances and spread to the colonies, except the last war. … The French & Indian War The French & Indian War started in North America and then eventually spread to Europe involving many European powers. The French & Indian War a.k.a. The Seven Years War (1756-1763) : After King Georges War, the French under the orders of gov. Duquesne began setting up a string of forts bordering English settlements. French & Indian War British governor Din Widdie sent a young officer named George Washington to tell the French that they were trespassing on British territory. Duquesne sent Washington away. French & Indian War In response, the British built their own fort in the same area, but before the fort could be completed, the French drove the British out and took possession of the fort. They then named the fort : Fort Duquesne. Colonel Washington was sent back in an attempt to recapture the fort, but facing overwhelming French forces, he was forced to retreat. French & Indian War The French gave chase and Washington was forced to build a makeshift fort he named ft. Necessity. The French surrounded and eventually Washington surrendered French & Indian War Unbelievably, the French allowed Washington and his men to return home. The war had begun. The French allied themselves with the Algonquin tribes. The British allied themselves with the Iroquois tribes. French & Indian War The British heavily outnumbered the French, but the French were better at frontier warfare and had far more Native American allies. French & Indian War The war proved to be brutal and vicious. The British began paying Iroquois tribes for the scalps of French soldiers. The beginning of the war went badly for the British as French and Algonquin continued to make surprise strikes French & Indian War Commanding the French was a very skilled general Louis Joseph de Montcalm. British forces were under the command of general James Wolfe. French & Indian War When General Braddock tried to re-take ft. Duquesne, the French and Algonquin launched an ambush and slaughtered the British leaving a young Washington to lead the retreat. French & Indian War In England, William Pitt, an extremely gifted military strategist and political genius took over the war effort. Pitt turned the focus on naval combat. And complete conquest of North America French & Indian War The tide began to turn in favor of the British. General Amherst was a British general who used biological warfare against the Algonquin. He gave them smallpox infested blankets. French & Indian War The British finally were able to take Fort Duquesne from the French and the renamed it Fort Pitt. (This is how Pittsburg got its name). Little by little the British conquered each French outpost until all that were left were Quebec and Montreal. Finally Montreal fell to the British. French & Indian War The British then turned their attention to the city of Quebec. This last battle pitted Wolfe and Montcalm against each other. After days of seizure, Quebec fell. Both Wolfe and Montcalm were killed. French & Indian War French & Indian War Not only were the British completely victorious in North America, but they were also victorious in the European theatre of the war. (The Seven Years War). Several countries had attempted to help France, but Britain had beaten them all. Treaty of Paris 1763 France surrendered all of its lands in North America, including Canada. Because Spain had aided France, they surrendered Florida to Great Britain. England now controlled all of Canada, Florida, and North America all the way to the Mississippi River. France was devastated and humiliated. 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