During the sixteenth century, North America was the subject of all major empires in Europe. At this time Spain became the most powerful monarchy in both Europe and the Americas (p 35 The American promise). Spains conquest ignited the interest of the English empire. The goal for its exploration conquest was to enlarge their empire overseas, with the Spanish as an example of a successful and achievable mission. Two distinct groups soon settled in different colonies, with the purpose to develop and seek self growth, economical growth, and land expansion. Both groups of settlers shared the same desire. Both settlers' dreams were to inhibit and be prospering in this new discovered land with many growth opportunities.
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The English hoped to find ways of expanding their empire with this new land, just as the Spanish did during their conquest of New Spain. Jamestown, during the time of discovery, was inhabited by the Powhatan native American tribe. The Powhatan Indians welcomed the settlers as they believed they were sent from higher above gods. However, the settlers soon faced catastrophic dangers soon after they settled in the land. Disease spread through the land affecting both Indian and settler tribes. As well as tension arising from both parties. While the relationship between the Powhatan and Jamestown settlers varied by circumstances, the English settlers were able to learn agricultural ideas from the Powhatan. Soon after the exchange of goods between both tribes developed a relationship between the two. This is an example of their socialization between the Powhatan and settlers. In 1622, Opechancanough organized an all-out assault on the English settlers. (p55 The American promise). Soon after the settlers unleashed the act genocide on the Powhatan tribe. This brutal act pushed the Native Americans out of their home. By 1622 most settlers viewed any native American or savages as they referred them, as a threat and a danger to their lands. Despite the
In 1606, England’s King …show more content…
The English hoped to find ways of expanding their empire with this new land, just as the Spanish did during their conquest of New Spain. Jamestown, during the time of discovery, was inhabited by the Powhatan native American tribe. The Powhatan Indians welcomed the settlers as they believed they were sent from higher above gods. However, the settlers soon faced catastrophic dangers soon after they settled in the land. Disease spread through the land affecting both Indian and settler tribes. As well as tension arising from both parties. While the relationship between the Powhatan and Jamestown settlers varied by circumstances, the English settlers were able to learn agricultural ideas from the Powhatan. Soon after the exchange of goods between both tribes developed a relationship between the two. This is an example of their socialization between the Powhatan and settlers. In 1622, Opechancanough organized an all-out assault on the English settlers. (p55 The American promise). Soon after the settlers unleashed the act genocide on the Powhatan tribe. This brutal act pushed the Native Americans out of their home. By 1622 most settlers viewed any native American or savages as they referred them, as a threat and a danger to their lands. Despite the