Early settlers - Early Settlers info from powerpoint

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Who was 'Lucky Leif' Ericson?

He was an explorer (vicking )from Europe who sailed from Greenland to North America (1000 AD). The vickings introduced iron to him but gave up attempts to colonize North America. (this is an vicking saga)

Who made their crossing after Columbus?

More Spanish explorers. Conquistadores: Cortes and Pizarro. (1530)

Which cities did the Spanish explores found and when

In 1565 they found St. Augustine in Florida and in 1609 they found Santa Fe
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Who did King Henry VII hire in 1497 and why?

He hired an Italian seaman named Cabot and because the kings goal was to find gold and set a new sea route to Asia.

Who did king Francis I of France hire in 1524 and why?

He hired Giovanni Verrazano for the same purpose as king Henry hired Cabot. But Giovanni did not find anything, later his trips were used to support claims for ownership of the east-coast.

Who did the French also send to explore?

In 1534, they sended Jacques Cartier to explore Canada. (Montreal)

What did the most settlers do to escape Jamestown and why?

The conditions in Jamestown were so bad that in the 17th century, people were willing to risk an escape. (promise of wealth, saferty from religious/ political presecution, The fountain of youth)

By who were the first colonies founded by (??)

They were not founded by governments but so called 'charter companies'. King James II gave Royal charter to Virgiania Company.

What does Virginia Company joined stock company mean?

That means that the investors paid the costs of ita expeditions and in return they were given the right to divide up any profits it made.

Where there more Colonies before Jamestown?

Yes, 2 but they failed.

Who was John Smith?

He was one of the first settlers who landed in Jamestown

Did Jamestown have a rough start?

Yes in 1609, first there were 500 colonists. 6 months later only 60 left. The colony was run like a prison camp. There were strict rules to make sure the work was done.

What was the reaction after Jamestown 'survived'?

It led to more English Colonies and a lasting English influence on the USA.

What happened in 1620?

The Pilgrims land in Plymouth, Massashuttes.

What happend in 1630?

The puritans arrive at massachuttes bay.

Rhodes Island Colony 1635:

Roger Williams wanted a secular state and infuriated Puritan leaders.
Fled and founded Rhode Island. Religious freedom and seperation from church and state.

Pennsylvania Colony in 1681:

Quaker-leader Pen founded Pennsylvania. Religious freedom and Pen's reputation made many germans and Irish come to Pennsylavania

Why where there so many colonies?

Religious believes were foundation for colonies.
Maryland: RC.
New york: Dutch reformed Church
Virgina: Chuch of England (puritans)

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