Colonizing AmericaColonizing America
Unit 1Lesson 1
Unit 1Lesson 1
What does it mean to colonize an area?
What does it mean to colonize an area?
What are some reasons you may want to emigrate
and seek a new life?
What are some reasons you may want to emigrate
and seek a new life?
Why did the British begin to colonize America?
Why did the British begin to colonize America?
England’s HistoryEngland’s History
King Henry VIIIKing Henry VIII
Became King in 1509 Married his brother’s Widow, the Spanish
princess Catherine of Aragon. After 20 years of marriage, Catherine gave
Henry no sons and only one daughter, Mary. King Henry appealed to the pope to grant him
an annulment. Annulment – meant that the marriage of King
Henry and Catherine would have never been valid.
Became King in 1509 Married his brother’s Widow, the Spanish
princess Catherine of Aragon. After 20 years of marriage, Catherine gave
Henry no sons and only one daughter, Mary. King Henry appealed to the pope to grant him
an annulment. Annulment – meant that the marriage of King
Henry and Catherine would have never been valid.
The Pope Said No!!!The Pope Said No!!!
Henry said…bye!He broke with Rome and created
his own national church – The Church of England – Anglican.
Henry was known as “Supreme Head of the Church in England.”
Henry dumped Catherine for Anne Boleyn.
Henry said…bye!He broke with Rome and created
his own national church – The Church of England – Anglican.
Henry was known as “Supreme Head of the Church in England.”
Henry dumped Catherine for Anne Boleyn.
Off With Her Head!Off With Her Head!
Unfortunately, Anne only produced another daughter, Elizabeth.
Henry had her head cut off.Henry ended up having 6 wives in
all. Only his third wife, Jane Seymour, produced him a son.
Unfortunately, Anne only produced another daughter, Elizabeth.
Henry had her head cut off.Henry ended up having 6 wives in
all. Only his third wife, Jane Seymour, produced him a son.
England after Henry VIIIEngland after Henry VIII
Henry’s son, Edward VI, had a short reign. Died at the age of 15.
Mary I takes over.
Henry’s son, Edward VI, had a short reign. Died at the age of 15.
Mary I takes over.
Mary IMary I
Devoutly Catholic. Wants to bring England back into the Catholic fold.
Began to burn “heretics” at the stake.
Became known as Bloody Mary.Even married England’s rival, the
Spanish King.Died in 1558 leaving the throne to
her sister, Elizabeth.
Devoutly Catholic. Wants to bring England back into the Catholic fold.
Began to burn “heretics” at the stake.
Became known as Bloody Mary.Even married England’s rival, the
Spanish King.Died in 1558 leaving the throne to
her sister, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth I – “The Virgin Queen”
Elizabeth I – “The Virgin Queen”
Brought England back into their protestant ways. Ran the Church of England as a protestant monarch.
Wanted no religious turmoil in England. Encouraged exploration of the new world by
men such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.
Defeated the Spanish Armada, making England the dominant authority on the seas.
Now England could send more colonists to America without the fear of Spanish interference.
Brought England back into their protestant ways. Ran the Church of England as a protestant monarch.
Wanted no religious turmoil in England. Encouraged exploration of the new world by
men such as Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.
Defeated the Spanish Armada, making England the dominant authority on the seas.
Now England could send more colonists to America without the fear of Spanish interference.
Reasons to make the Move
Reasons to make the Move
MoneyInvestors financed trips to the New World.
They hoped to see profits come in the form of riches or cash crops.
Cash crops – highly prized crops that people are willing to pay a lot of money for (tobacco).
ReligionEngland was a place of religious turmoil in
throughout the 17th century.
MoneyInvestors financed trips to the New World.
They hoped to see profits come in the form of riches or cash crops.
Cash crops – highly prized crops that people are willing to pay a lot of money for (tobacco).
ReligionEngland was a place of religious turmoil in
throughout the 17th century.
NewfoundlandNewfoundland
Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England’s first oversees colony.
Gilbert was unlucky on his return to England.
This was only temporary. Was not meant to be permanent.
Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England’s first oversees colony.
Gilbert was unlucky on his return to England.
This was only temporary. Was not meant to be permanent.
Roanoke ColonyRoanoke Colony
Attempt by Elizabeth I to establish a permanent settlement in North America.
Known as “The Lost Colony”. Sir Walter Raleigh was in charge of getting this
colony started. He never went to America.
Attempt by Elizabeth I to establish a permanent settlement in North America.
Known as “The Lost Colony”. Sir Walter Raleigh was in charge of getting this
colony started. He never went to America.
JamestownJamestown
First permanent English settlement.
Financed by the Virginia Company of London and its investors.
Founded in 1607.Named after King James I. King
James came to power in 1603.
First permanent English settlement.
Financed by the Virginia Company of London and its investors.
Founded in 1607.Named after King James I. King
James came to power in 1603.
King James IKing James I
Became king upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I.
Supreme ruler of the church of England.
Divine Right of KingsKing James Bible (the bible of the
church of England)King James Bible vs. the Geneva
Bible
Became king upon the death of Queen Elizabeth I.
Supreme ruler of the church of England.
Divine Right of KingsKing James Bible (the bible of the
church of England)King James Bible vs. the Geneva
Bible
PlymouthPlymouth
Founded by Pilgrims in 1620Signing of the Mayflower Compact
Based on majority ruleFirst example of many colonial plans
for self government
Founded by Pilgrims in 1620Signing of the Mayflower Compact
Based on majority ruleFirst example of many colonial plans
for self government
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
http://www.princeton.edu/~refdesk/primary2.html
Primary - a historical document that was written or created during the time being studied
Secondary - a source that interprets and analyzes primary sources
http://www.princeton.edu/~refdesk/primary2.html
Primary - a historical document that was written or created during the time being studied
Secondary - a source that interprets and analyzes primary sources
Read and RespondRead and Respond
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/02/jamestown-settlers-were-cannibals-and-more-reasons-the-colony-was-hell.html
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/02/jamestown-settlers-were-cannibals-and-more-reasons-the-colony-was-hell.html
Time to InvestigateTime to Investigate
Find a primary and a secondary source that supports the theory that early Jamestown settlers had to resort to cannibalism in order to survive.
Cite your sources using Chicago style citations.
Find a primary and a secondary source that supports the theory that early Jamestown settlers had to resort to cannibalism in order to survive.
Cite your sources using Chicago style citations.
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