North American Colonization: French, Spanish, and English Comparisons

Learning Objectives and Significance

• Identify the locations and goals of British, French, and Spanish North American settlements.

• Compare and contrast the colonial governments of New Spain, New France, and the English colonies.

• Examine how colonial structures influenced future events, including the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

Timeline and Territorial Expansion

• Spain: Followed the 1493 voyage of Christopher Columbus. In 1521, Spain began colonizing the territory of New Spain, moving northward from Mexico toward the area of Texas.

• France: Began colonizing the territory of New France in 1534, encompassing Canada and the Great Lakes area.

• England: Established Jamestown in 1607, which served as the precursor to the 13 colonies.

Colonial Motivations and Concepts

• Spanish goals are characterized by the "three g's."

• French colonization efforts are referred to as "Christian Firth."

• The acquisition of territory during this era relates to the later American concept of Manifest Destiny, or the claiming of the western portion of the country.

Questions & Discussion

• Standard Reading: Gio read the standard: "The location and goals of British, French, and Spanish. Set center settings. Yep. North American."

• Objective Reading: Zoe read the objective: "I will explain how the college will reference Spain and freedom about similar and different."

• Guiding Question: What were two ways the English colonies were different from New France and New Spain? Why were these important?