Early North American Colonization and Territorial Conflicts

Vocabulary flashcards covering European settlement goals, methods, and territorial conflicts in North America based on history lecture notes.

History Standard 2

The historical concept that North America, originally inhabited by American Indians, was explored and colonized by Europeans for economic and religious reasons.

History Standard 3

The historical concept that competition for control of territory and resources in North America led to conflicts among colonizing powers.

English Colonization Goals and Methods

Colonization characterized by seeking religious freedom, selling tobacco, and making money.

French Colonization Goals and Methods

Colonization centered on the fur trade and having the best relations with American Indians because they were not taking their land and destroying the forest.

Spanish Colonization Goals and Methods

Colonization aimed at gaining wealth and power by taking land and resources, leading to bad relations with American Indians.

Inter-European Colonial Conflicts

Fighting and shows of force taking place among European colonizing powers due to competition for control of territory and resources in North America.

European and American Indian Conflicts

Fighting between European colonizers and American Indians resulting from competition for territory and resources in North America.