The success in the colonization of the New World depended of many factors. The English were more successful than the Spanish in colonizing the new world because England had more stability than Spain, they had a powerful army and firm government, a better economy system and a goal in mind. The Spanish focused on the “now,” on gold and exploiting the new lands. While the english had a clear plan to create a lasting future for generations to come. Although Spain made a lasting impression during the initial colonization of the New World, England was the most successful country when it came to settling in North America. Spain had many disadvantages in comparison with England. Its initial success was attributed to being the the first
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The first two successes were Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation. There were many differences between the two, such as the type of local government established, the kind of relationships maintained with the local natives and the way they became self-sufficient. The Spanish believed that the native americans were too untamed and tried to change their beliefs and religion to what they saw fit. The Spanish would force conversion upon the tribes and kill anyone who resisted their rule. Queen Isabella, like many others,believed that if these people were unaware of God they were unfit to own the land. This was a common theme through other European powers at the time. However, the English did not pursue conversion like Spain. Instead, they let the tribes continue to have religious freedom while they laid claim to the lands. Like Spain, the british also believed that the Native Americans were barbarous and unfit for ownership of land. However, they approached things with an open mind and semi discreet manner. The English would not make any kind of …show more content…
Roanoke Island founded by Sir Walter Raleigh disappeared into the wilderness and left the British as disappointed failures at colonizing the new lands. Finally on May 24, 1607 Jamestown was discovered and became the first successful settlement. It Jamestown strong military rule for much of the first decade as a colony that. They soon moved to an assembly that was "elected" by the people. Before the inhabitants of Plymouth Plantation set foot on the New World in the leaders of the expedition drew up the Mayflower Compact, by doing so they formed a civil government. This gave them claim to the land and to rule it in the name of the King. These early forms of democracy seem to have been the best way to rule, due to the many ideas and different backgrounds of many of the inhabitants. Jamestown was on shaky ground from the beginning with the natives leading to two wars with the Pawhatan Indians. They alienated any Indian allies they might have had by forcing them to bow before the King of England. Plymouth started off on the right foot by procuring the help of two English-speaking Indians. These two Natives taught colonists how cultivate corn and acted as envoys with the local natives. This allowed for extensive trade with the Indians of that
The first two successes were Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation. There were many differences between the two, such as the type of local government established, the kind of relationships maintained with the local natives and the way they became self-sufficient. The Spanish believed that the native americans were too untamed and tried to change their beliefs and religion to what they saw fit. The Spanish would force conversion upon the tribes and kill anyone who resisted their rule. Queen Isabella, like many others,believed that if these people were unaware of God they were unfit to own the land. This was a common theme through other European powers at the time. However, the English did not pursue conversion like Spain. Instead, they let the tribes continue to have religious freedom while they laid claim to the lands. Like Spain, the british also believed that the Native Americans were barbarous and unfit for ownership of land. However, they approached things with an open mind and semi discreet manner. The English would not make any kind of …show more content…
Roanoke Island founded by Sir Walter Raleigh disappeared into the wilderness and left the British as disappointed failures at colonizing the new lands. Finally on May 24, 1607 Jamestown was discovered and became the first successful settlement. It Jamestown strong military rule for much of the first decade as a colony that. They soon moved to an assembly that was "elected" by the people. Before the inhabitants of Plymouth Plantation set foot on the New World in the leaders of the expedition drew up the Mayflower Compact, by doing so they formed a civil government. This gave them claim to the land and to rule it in the name of the King. These early forms of democracy seem to have been the best way to rule, due to the many ideas and different backgrounds of many of the inhabitants. Jamestown was on shaky ground from the beginning with the natives leading to two wars with the Pawhatan Indians. They alienated any Indian allies they might have had by forcing them to bow before the King of England. Plymouth started off on the right foot by procuring the help of two English-speaking Indians. These two Natives taught colonists how cultivate corn and acted as envoys with the local natives. This allowed for extensive trade with the Indians of that