Interactions of European countries, West African Civilizations and Native Tribes

France's Interaction in North America

This country is known for setting up fur trading posts in North America and spreading Christianity to the natives through bribes.

Spain's Interaction in North America

This country explored South America and the southwest of North America. It conquered and enslaved American Indians, spread Christianity and brought diseases.

England's Interaction in North America

Claimed settlements and ownership of the land. Learned farming techniques from the Indians through trade.

Native Tribes of North America

Taught farming techniques to settlers and believed the land was to be shared, not owned

Cooperation example

Brought and shared weapons and metal farming tools, trading and crop sharing

Conflict example

Land disputes (wars), competition, different cultures, diseases and language differences

Portugal's Interaction in North America

First European country to make sea voyages of discovery along the coast of West Africa

Middle Passage

A voyage that brought enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to North America and the West Indies

Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

the trading of enslaved African people to the colonies of the "New World" in and around the Atlantic ocean

Spanish Claimed Territory

French claimed territory

English Colonies of North America

England's Location in Europe

France's Location in Europe

Spain's Location in Europe

Africa

North America

Europe