Chapter Two: Colonizing AmericaSection Two: English Colonies in America

A. English Interest in Americaa. 1497 – John _____________ was the first person to explore the

Americas for England. b. He was attempting to find a way to ___________ through North

America.c. After his expeditions, England would not return or attempt to

________________ America for many years.

B. Changes in Englanda. 1. The Reformation

i. 1517 – Martin ____________ accused the Catholic Church of corruption.

ii. This led to a movement in which many people broke away from the __________________ Church.

iii. They formed new __________________ churches.

b. 2. Calvinismi. John ___________ - A Reformation leader who said the

congregation of a church should be allowed to choose their own leaders.

ii. This idea would later be a big influence in the American _________________.

CHUNK #2 3. The Church of EnglandCause and Effect – Read pg 60 under The Reformation Changes

England. Read the first two paragraphs and fill out the following chart

Angelican Church

Cause Effect

i. King ______________ VIII of England asked the Pope for an annulment of his marriage.

ii. When the Pope refused, Henry _____________ England away from the Catholic Church.

iii. He formed the Church of ______________ or the Anglican Church.

iv. The Church of England kept Catholic ____________ and beliefs.

v. However, some felt the Church of England needed to “_____________” itself of all Catholic rituals etc.

vi. These were the ______________.vii. The Puritans would have a hard time finding ______________

in England and would eventually migrate to America.

d. 4. Economic Changesi. As feudalism ___________, people needed new ways to

make a living.ii. Merchants needed new markets to sell their ______________.iii. To these people the new ______________ would look very

appealing. iv. ___________-stock companies were formed.v. These were companies formed by several _______________.vi. They put their money into the company to _______________

an expedition, and would share in the profits.