period 2 cause and effect

desire for economic gain (tobacco, fur)

colonies like jamestown and new amsterdam founded

european rivalries

france, england, spain, and dutch compete for colonies and native alliances

demand for labor in plantation colonies

growth of indentured servitude, later replaced by african slavery

bacon’s rebellion

shift away from indentured servants toward racial slavery

regional geography and climate

led to regional differences in economy and society (new england, middle, southern)

growth of colonial population and economy

british adopts salutary neglect policy

lack of strict british oversight

colonies form early governments (house of burgesses, mayflower compact)

spanish exploitation of natives

pueblo revolt: successful native resistance in new mexico