Invasion & Settlement

Challenges for colonists Long journey Build shelter Hostile natives

Rival Imperial Models

Spain France Seized Indians’ lands Converted them to

Catholicism Made them dig for

gold

More sparsely populated colonies

Fur-trading colonies Natives retained

their lands and autonomy

New Netherland By 1600, Holland was

the financial and commercial center of northern Europe

Small, but lucrative colony

Take over by English

English Arrive – Chesapeake Early attempts

organized by minor nobles – early failures

Monarchical support? Merchants take

charge Jamestown John Rolfe VA Company

encourages migration

Indian Revolt of 1622 Opechancanough James I’s response

…to be continued

(ominous music playing)

Maryland Catholic refuge Growth of colony, but internal problems

Life along the Chesapeake Role of tobacco Harsh living

conditions Indentured servants Slaves

Bacon’s Rebellion Overview The corrupt Governor

Berkeley The Indian Problem The rebel leader,

Nathaniel Bacon Significance

New England Overview Pilgrims & Plymouth Puritans &

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Challenges to New England Roger Williams Ann Hutchinson English Civil War Salem Witch Trials

Restoration Colonies Carolinas New York & New

Jersey Pennsylvania