Colonization of the Americas

Flashcards about the British colonization of the Americas, covering privateering, plantations, reasons for emigration, and global trading.

Who were Drake, Hawkins, and Morgan?

Explorers who stole fortunes from Spanish and Portuguese ships, significantly benefiting Britain.

What were plantations?

Large farms in the Americas where crops like sugar and cotton were grown by the British.

By what time period did Britian developed huge farms called plantations?

The 1600s.

What religious factors led people to leave Britain for the New World?

Religious conflicts and the desire for religious freedom.

What economic factors led people to leave Britain for the New World?

The establishment of a successful colony provided safety and opportunity for many Britians.

Name some of the 'cash crops' grown on plantations in the New World.

Cotton, tobacco, sugar, and potatoes.

What hardships were faced when setting up colonies in the New World?

Harsh weather, hunger, and conflicts with Native Americans.

Name some of the islands where British businessmen set up plantations in the West Indies.

Barbados (1625) and the Cayman Islands (1620).

What regions were included in global trading?

Americas, India

How did British investors plan to develop trade in the Americas?

Export crops like cotton to Britain and import goods like wheat and coffee to the colonies.

Why was cotton from American plantations important to Britain?

To supply British fabric factories.