The refusal to obey the orders of someone in authority.

Named after Amerigo Vespucci.

A settlement that is ruled by a distant country.

This was the main economic system used by the English, French, & Spanish. Purpose was to accumulate as much wealth as possible.

Original Colony for France

The country where the explorers originated from

Credited for discovering the New World while sailing for Spain

Spanish conqueror; someone who was in search of territory to conquer

Established by the Spanish in order to discourage European nations from trying to colonize the region

In 1607, the British established their first permanent colony here

Came to the New World seeking religious freedom