PERIOD 2 APUSH REVIEW

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Characteristic of Spanish Colonization

focused on converting Natives and gaining wealth through tight control over colonies.

Characteristic of French and Dutch Colonization

The French and Dutch focused on trade (especially fur), alliances, and intermarriage with Native Americans.

• fewer inhabitants than other countries.

Characteristics of English Colonization

The English had relatively hostile relations with Native Americans. 

• colonies were based on agriculture.

• English colonies saw a large number of men AND women inhabit the colonies.

Pueblo Revolt

Native American revolt in the late 17th century in present-day New Mexico against the Spanish

• The Spanish were expelled for over 10 years. Once they regained control, the Spanish began to take a more accommodating approach to Natives and allowed some religious accommodation. 

The Enlightenment

Time period that focused on reason and knowledge and promoted new ideas about government (natural rights, consent of the governed, separation of powers)

• Influenced American Revolution

Anglicization

Process of colonies becoming and acting British.

• influenced by print culture (newspapers and writings) and communities based on English models.

New England Colonies

founded by mostly Puritans, a group of like-minded individuals.

• These colonies tended to be close-knit and had longer life expectancies than other English colonies.

• The economy was a mix of farming and trade.

Middle Colonies

These colonies were the most diverse religiously and saw the most immigrants from Europe.

• The economy was based on grain.

Southern Colonies

 The Chesapeake (Maryland and Virginia) relied on indentured servants initially, later replaced by African slaves.

• Staple crops like tobacco, rice, and sugar made the colonies prosperous.

Mercantilism

Economic policy that focuses on making money for the mother country.

•  favors a positive balance of trade for the mother country and the accumulation of gold and silver.