Colonization in the New World

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A colony is:

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A group of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state

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What were the different reasons to set up a colony?

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Economic gain, religious freedom, and political power.

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What was the relationship like between Native Americans and the Spanish? Do you think the other European nations will have similar or different relations with the natives?

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The relationship was often hostile and led to death.

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Why did Spain start using Africans for slavery?

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To replace the declining native labor force

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Where did France set up its colonies and what was its purpose?

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In North America and the Caribbean, for trade and resources

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What was one major impact of colonization on Native Americans? Options: Increased trade opportunities, Introduction of new technologies, Loss of land and resources, Improved relations with European settlers

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Loss of land and resources

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What was the first permanent colony set up by England?

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Jamestown

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What issues do you predict will happen between the English and French colonies?

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Territorial conflicts