European Colonization and Settlement Patterns

These flashcards cover important events and figures from the period of European colonization in North America, focusing on settlements and native interactions.

Jamestown Colony

Established in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in North America.

Powhatan Indians

Native Americans who inhabited Virginia at the time of English colonization.

Columbus lands in the West Indies

In 1492, Columbus made landfall in the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European exploration in the Americas.

New Spain

Spanish territories in the Americas known for gold, silver, and resources like beaver fur.

Jacques Cartier

French explorer who claimed Canada for France in the 1500s.

Hernando de Soto

Spanish explorer who led expeditions in the Southeast United States.

French Settlement in Quebec

Founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain, becoming a key location for New France.

Louisiana

A French territory in North America named after King Louis XIV.

Missions in New France

Christian missions established in North America that often involved hard labor and resulted in high mortality due to diseases.

Decline of Indigenous Populations

A significant decrease in Native American populations due to diseases brought by Europeans.