...My most Superior Highness, I am writing to you, your Majesty to ask you to graciously accept my request to engage in more explorations and colonizations in the New World. I, my lord am Olivier Antoine . I have ventured across the sea to, what they called “Canada” several times. . I have wanted more Colonization in the New World because, first lead to more power to you and Franco, your Highness. Second, we will get more resources the land provides us.Finally we can spread our strong belief in faith and religion across the world. If we start more colonization in Canada, France will get more power and strength, which means more money. Money can make France the most ruling country, it will make you my king, the most powerful. Your Majesty, you...
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...The colonization of the New World was merely a business venture to obtain wealth, improved social status, and natural resources that they would otherwise have to obtain from neighboring countries. One of the advocates of colonizing the New World, Richard Hakluyt, told stories of America containing resources beyond belief. They were in competition with the other Europe countries and he made a convincing argument that England needed to be the leader of this expedition in order to receive great profit. This notion became very appealing and England began to figure out ways to execute this expedition. Money was the greatest obstacle for the colonization of America. It did not matter how much wealth one person had, it was not enough to fund...
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...Kacie O’Leary Early American History Professor Walters 4 October 2017 Week 3-Early Colonial Life Roanoke was the first failed attempt at colonization in the New World. Not many people know about the history of Roanoke because it was a forgotten, abandoned and lost colony. When it comes to this lost colony no one knows for sure exactly what happened there, but many theories exist that explain the disappearance. John White wrote in his journal, “...we found no man nor sign that any had been there lately.” Among the many theories some suggest that a hurricane wiped out the whole colony, or that disease killed all the of the colonists. The theory that appears most promising is the possibilities that the colonists joined a neighboring indian tribes, known as the Croatans....
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...The discovery of “New World” did not begin with Christopher Columbus and colonizing did not end because of Roanoke. Despite the methods of colonizing, the Spanish and English both raced to the Americas to expand their empires and open up the world. The colonies established by the Spanish and the English were prosperous; however, their tactics for establishing these new regions were both akin and different. To begin with, the manner that the Spanish colonized the “New World” was different from the approach that the English colonized. The Spanish were cruel and brutal to the indigenous peoples. According The Black Legend, the Spanish were vindictive and they massacred the Aztec people by the thousands. Or they killed the people indirectly by smallpox and/or other diseases. The article continues to support this claim by stating "The 1492 arrival of the Spanish in the New World "was an invasion" fueled by greed and leading to "an annihilation" (The Black Legend). The Indians weren't the only people aware of the Spanish cruelty either, William of Orange describes that Spain, "committed such horrible excesses that all barbarities, cruelties and tyrannies ever perpetrated” (The Black Legend). William of Orange could not help the Natives suffering under the colonizing efforts of the conquistadors, because the other European countries were inferior to the Spanish power. Bernal Diaz, a soldier in the army of Cortes, wrote, "We came here to serve God, and also get rich", verifying that...
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...European Colonization of the Americas European Colonization of the Americas As students, many individuals are taught of the history and details regarding the discovery and colonization of the American continent. References to European explorers are often provided, stressing that the discoveries and connection between the American continent and the rest of the world were as a direct result of European expansion and ingenuity. Based on investigations completed that detail the previous inhabitation and identification of the American continent by people outside of the East, this is found to be inaccurate. In the following paragraphs, details concerning the colonization of the American continent will be provided. Details regarding the cultures of the continent’s inhabitants prior to the arrival of the European explorers will be included, providing the reader with a baseline by which to compare the continent’s change after the colonization. Additionally, details regarding the motivation of European countries are presented. Information regarding the Spanish and English motivations are provided as well, providing a detailed insight into the specific governments driving the expansion and exploration. North American Cultures Prior to the arrival of the European colonists on the American continents, people had already inhabited the continent for more...
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...Clayton Partridge World History to 1750 Professor Schultz Colonization and the First Globalization In order for one to gain a better knowledge of how terrestrial and ocean colonization unfolded in the Americas, Siberia, Africa, and China, a person must first understand the definition of colonization. Simply put, colonization is an ongoing process of control by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components. This means that a foreign government moves into the land and seizes control; gaining power, natural resources, and a larger economy. In the year 1492, an Italian explorer by the name of Christopher Columbus set out on an expedition departing from Spain in search of a faster ocean route to reach Asia. Him and his crew set foot on an island in the Bahamas 36 days after deporting from Spain. While in the Bahamas, Columbus and his men visited a total of three islands and built a settlement on Hispaniola Island with salvaged wreckage from one of their ships. Convinced he had reached Asia, he then set sail back to Spain with the two remaining ships. Columbus failed to find what he set out for – a new route to Asia along with the riches it promised, and he passed away short of success in 1506. However, Columbus was still successful in other terms. He is credited with the discovery of the New World and opening the Americas for European colonization. Following Columbus’s discovery, European nations that were on the Atlantic Rim exploited...
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...Why European Rulers Promoted Exploration and Colonization in North America Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Abstract: This paper is based on various reasons and factors that led to the exploration of North America by European powers and their eventual establishment of colonial rule in the region. These include trade, religion, civilization, spirit of adventure, the political rivalry between various European powers and many other factors. Spain was the first European nation to explore the North America following the discoveries made by Christopher Columbas. It was later on followed by Britain, France and Dutch. Introduction The exploration and subsequent colonization of North America was prompted by economic, social and political interests held by various European powers. These engulfed various European nations. This saw Spain, Britain, France and Dutch setting out their way in order to explore North America. The European powers eventually colonized the American natives in countries such as Canada, Columbia and the United States. The Exploration and Colonization in North America by European Rulers There are several reasons as to why European rulers promoted exploration and colonization in North America. First and foremost, there was increased need to find a sea trade route from Europe to Asia. European traders longed for spices, silk and sugar from Asian countries such as china and India. Earlier trade routes...
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...European colonization of the New World affected the lives of the Native Americans drastically, in many ways. First, the colonization of Europeans caused many Native Americans to die. In addition, another result of the Europeans colonizing the Americas was that the Native Americans were introduced to new foods and animals, resulting in cultural diffusion. Lastly, in the result of European explorers coming to the New World resulted in the Native Americans to be treated badly, such as being sold into slavery. Overall, the result of Europeans settling in the New World influenced the Native Americans ways of living. First of all, the most direct way that European colonization affected the Native Americans, was the infectious diseases that they brought...
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...Alfred Crosby, a historian, once said that Columbus and other Europeans re-knit the torn seams of Pangaea. In the year 1492, the world ecological system came together as European vessels carried goods and people across the ocean, occupying new land (Morgan, 2009). Therefore, Crosby’s phrase refers to the reconnection of the continents after the continental drift through European explorations overseas. These voyages saw the introduction of different things in various regions such as corn in the U.S, brought by the Portuguese. Alfred Crosby referred to it as the Columbine Exchange, and ecologists consider it as an important phenomenon (Morgan, 2009). These explorations and journeys had both advantages and disadvantages to each continent. Some...
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...Through observations and evidence that happened during the Columbus Exchange, the relationship established between the two “worlds” by the effects of this exchange will be displayed. The Columbus Exchange can be best described as a network between the “Old” and “New” Worlds. The Old World refers to the European Continent including Africa and Asia, and the New World refers to the unknown area or region that will become to know as America. There were many problems and conflicts in Europe that called for the colonization of the Americas. To start, overpopulation was becoming an issue. Cities and towns were overpopulated and basic necessities such as housing and such began to become a problem. Another common issue or difference, was religion tension. The...
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...The Natives had to endure so much due to European colonization in the New World. The hardships that the Natives went through show how the Europeans tried to take over what the Natives had and knew as their own. As the Queen of Spain, I believe that colonization of the New World was not worth the costs because it had brought misery to the Natives. Christopher Columbus appropriated the Natives for what they were capable of and what they had available on their land. He forcibly converted the Natives into Christians. According to Columbus, the Natives were very timid and scared. This would make them easier to control, but would make it wrong for just as many reasons. They were treated unfairly and were forced to do things that should not be forced among others. Colonization of the Europeans in...
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...born in England. Concerning early American history, Johnson strongly believes that colonization brought by Christopher Columbus was beneficial and vital for the economic, social, and political development of America. Howard Zinn, a left-wing activist, was born in New York City. Zinn believes that Columbus is not the hero that most people think. Zinn believes that the mass slaughter of Indians and colonization that Columbus brought greatly harmed America and the local Indians. My opinion is similar to Paul Johnson’s because I believe that Columbus’s voyage and discovery of America brought various positive impacts and helped shape the America today. Paul Johnson is convinced that Columbus’s voyage to America is the greatest of allhuman adventures. As a right-wing activist, Johnson supports the leaders of thegovernment and affluent...
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...Early Colonization Ethnic and cultural diversity is an internationally shared social experience. In today’s society several countries possess “natives” of different ethnicity. Many ethnicity who are believed to be original natives of their country are usually descendants of colonists or a race made up of a mixture of ethnicity from a particular region. Early colonialism is one cause for such diversity. Colonization is the establishment of a colony through the organized migration to an outside territory. From the 1600’s to 1800’s Western Europeans were the colonized groups dominating many parts of the world for a variety of reasons. Many conquest to other countries were to discover natural resources like, spices, gold and other trade-able material unique to its region. Some expedition set out to explore for other reasons like proving a theory or to follow up on stories told by their fellow explorers. Once reaching their destination, other factors made them stay such as the discovery of monetary gain, religious freedom and political powers. While some countries like China, were unable to become colonized, others were dominated to the extent of their people eventually becoming a minority in their own land. Imperialistic ambition was a major element in the colonization of many third world countries. As immigrants settled on foreign soil, they believed they were legitimately entitled to occupy the land. They eventually impose their economic, religion, and social systems onto an...
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...John is caught between two cultures the traditional old tribal traditions and the western culture of the colonization and Christian traditions. Stanley and Susana in the text are looked at as the new western tradition and Wamuhu and her parents are looked as the old tribal traditions. However, John does not belong to either tradition. John worries most about what others think, especially his father. Stanley is strict, because of his own sin, he sinned too when he was young by sleeping with Susana who become pregnant with John. It is stated that “John must not tread the same road” (Thiong’o, 6) like Stanley and Susana, but history tends to repeat itself. John is then consumed by a moral dilemma that he eventually fails to face. Stanley is to blame for John murdering Wamuhu. Stanley is the force behind John, in the text Stanley is seen as a strict person, feared by all in the village. “You must be strict with what is yours” (Thiong’o, 11) this was Stanley’s attitude and beliefs. Stanley reflects the western culture of the colonization and Christian traditions. The western culture Stanley believes were girls were educated, girls were not circumcised, and of the new Christian religion. If Stanley ever found out about Wamuhu being impregnated by John, Stanley would be very angry and also eliminate any chance of john receiving a college education. This situation could destroy Stanley’s reputation in the village. John fears his father too much to destroy his reputation. Furthermore...
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...There was also a sense of self-esteem building as countries raced to have power over territories that were much larger than themselves. The German Chancellor, initiated the West African conference in 18884. Ambassadors from various countries attended and agreed to notify all participating countries of any new African conquests Europe’s colonizing nations felt attracted to Africa for its natural resources. Europe's industrialization required raw materials to continue, and many of its countries were also interested in civilizing and converting Africans to Christianity, and ending the slave trade. Unfortunately, one crucial result of the European migration of Africa was the mistreatment of Native Africans by colonizers. The Belgian Congo is one example of the abuses of native Africans by European settlers. Leopold II of Belgium had been entrusted of getting the Belgian Congo colony up and starting. However, through this, Leopold allowed the natives to be treated like animals and slaves. Although they began to end slavery, Europe's colonies increased...
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