European colonization of the Americas gained momentum primarily during the 16th and 17th century. This was also the period of Renaissance. This period was marked by innovations and new ideas. There was much technological advancement made during this time. Some of them were factors in the colonization of the Americas. The maps were more accurate than they were before, the ships were much better built and though their understanding geography was not perfect, they were soon about to learn a lot more. The geography of Europe also conducted voyages overseas, not just during the colonization, but also since antiquity. Europeans had been travelling by sea for ages and it was an important part of their economy because a lot of the trade happened through sea. Countries or kingdoms with
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Geography was an important factor in the colonization of America. America’s long eastern coast gave plenty of room to the Europeans to explore different parts of it. It wasn’t just the sailing that the geography affected but the entire colonization period. When the Colonists first came to the New World with the intention of actually exploring it, and maybe find some treasure, the natives and the Europeans were intrigued by each other. The cultures on either side of the Atlantic were very different. Most of the accounts that show the Natives were hospitable. In fact the natives were of help to the colonists in the harsh conditions found in the new land. Initially, the Powhatan Indians regarded the English colonists with considerable ambivalence. On the one hand, the natives were intrigued by the technology of the visitors, especially their metal tools and weapons, which were far sharper, stronger, and more durable than stone implements.”(127). The above-mentioned quote shows the Indians initially did not worry about the colonists and were accepting. The relationship between the natives and the colonists did not go sour instantly either. The Indians were smart enough to look out
Geography was an important factor in the colonization of America. America’s long eastern coast gave plenty of room to the Europeans to explore different parts of it. It wasn’t just the sailing that the geography affected but the entire colonization period. When the Colonists first came to the New World with the intention of actually exploring it, and maybe find some treasure, the natives and the Europeans were intrigued by each other. The cultures on either side of the Atlantic were very different. Most of the accounts that show the Natives were hospitable. In fact the natives were of help to the colonists in the harsh conditions found in the new land. Initially, the Powhatan Indians regarded the English colonists with considerable ambivalence. On the one hand, the natives were intrigued by the technology of the visitors, especially their metal tools and weapons, which were far sharper, stronger, and more durable than stone implements.”(127). The above-mentioned quote shows the Indians initially did not worry about the colonists and were accepting. The relationship between the natives and the colonists did not go sour instantly either. The Indians were smart enough to look out