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What economic activities did the French focus on in their early colonial efforts?
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The French focused on the fur trade and developed cooperative relationships with native peoples.
How did the Treaty of Tordesillas affect Portuguese colonial efforts?
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, allowing the Portuguese to focus on Brazil.
What were the main motives behind the founding of New England colonies?
New England colonies were founded primarily with religious motives, particularly by Puritans seeking to purify the Church of England.
What were the consequences of the Columbian Exchange for European populations?
The Columbian Exchange led to a European population boom due to the introduction of nutrient-rich foods from the Americas.
What role did the Protestant Reformation play in English colonization?
The Protestant Reformation fueled religious motives for colonization among the English, who saw it as a means of fulfilling godly work.
How did Spain's wealth from the Aztec and Incan empires affect its monarchy?
Spain's acquisition of wealth from these empires strengthened its monarchy and expanded its global influence.
What system did the Spanish use to expand missions and settlements in North America?
The encomienda system.
In what ways did the Dutch approach to colonization differ from that of the Spanish?
The Dutch focused on trade and peaceful colonization, avoiding the atrocities associated with Spanish colonizers.
How did the growth of religious pluralism affect Puritan communities over time?
Puritan communities faced internal conflicts and diversity as religious pluralism challenged their initial social norms.
What crop became vital to the survival and growth of the Jamestown colony?
Tobacco became a vital crop for Jamestown, providing economic stability and incentive for further colonization.
What factors contributed to the population growth in New England colonies?
Factors included relative political stability, reduced disease, and cohesive religious communities.
How did the Black Legend influence European actions in the New World?
The Black Legend, which highlighted Spanish atrocities, was used by other European nations to justify their own colonization efforts.
How did the societal structure of New England colonies differ from that of Jamestown?
New England colonies had a more balanced society with small farms, shared prosperity, and a focus on religious and communal norms.
How did the collision of cultures in the Americas contribute to new social systems?
The collision of cultures led to new understandings and modes of social control, incorporating various cultural influences and practices.
What challenges did the Jamestown colony face upon its establishment in 1607?
Jamestown faced challenges such as poor location, disease, starvation, and conflicts with the Powhatan Confederacy.
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