AP U.S. History: European Colonization

The video explores European colonization in America from 1607 to 1754, focusing on the Spanish, French, Dutch, and British. It discusses their motivations, methods, and impacts on native populations. The Spanish sought wealth through agriculture and mining, using forced labor. The French prioritized trade, forming alliances with natives. The Dutch established New Amsterdam for economic purposes. The British sought economic opportunities and religious freedom, leading to tensions with natives. The video concludes with a call to action for students to subscribe for more content.

What time period does Unit 2 of the AP U.S. History curriculum cover?

• 1492 to 1607

• 1607 to 1754

• 1800 to 1865

• 1754 to 1800

What was the primary method used by the Spanish to extract wealth from their colonies?

• Establishing trading posts

• Manufacturing goods

• Agriculture and mining

• Trade with Native Americans

Which system did the Spanish use to subjugate the native population for labor?

• Caste system

• Feudal system

• Encomienda system

• Indentured servitude

What was the main focus of French colonization in the Americas?

• Conquest and settlement

• Religious conversion

• Trade, especially in fish and fur

• Establishing large plantations

How did the French strengthen their trade networks with Native Americans?

• By building forts

• By converting them to Christianity

• By providing military support

• By marrying Native American women

What was the primary goal of Dutch colonization in the Americas?

• Establishing agricultural colonies

• Religious conversion

• Economic trade

• Military conquest

What was the name of the Dutch colony established in 1624?

• New Amsterdam

• New England

• New France

• New Spain

What was a major motivation for British colonization in the Americas?

• To convert Native Americans

• To seek new economic opportunities

• To escape European wars

• To find a water route to Asia

How did the British approach colonization differently from the Spanish?

• They established trading posts

• They focused on religious conversion

• They expelled native populations

• They subjugated native populations

What was a significant factor that drove English peasants to seek new opportunities in the Americas?

• The Gold Rush

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Enclosure Movement