Question 1) Examine the motivating factors that influenced Spanish and English settlement in the New World.
There were several internal factors that led the Spanish and English to colonize America. Around 1492, Spain's long struggle with the Moors(North African Muslims) finally came to a close. The Monarchs were able to support explorations, such as that of Christopher Columbus. Within the first few voyages, the Spaniards not only discovered mass amounts of gold and silver, but advanced cities and major civilizations as well. (Spanish Discovery and Colonization). Spain was a strong military power that wanted to obtain riches and spread Christianity throughout the Americas. Several other noteworthy explorations led by Hernando De Soto in 1539 …show more content…
History 2011). The skyrocketing textile industry in England demanded mass amounts of wool to be produced. This, along with the poor crop yields, prompted many landlords to close their farms and fire their peasants to allow them to begin sheep cultivation.(Outline of U.S. History). Several Europeans took interest in migrating towards the New World in search of work and religious freedoms that were denied to them back home. These migrants were sponsored by private groups of individuals whose main motivation was profit. (Outline of U.S. History). When the Europeans reached America, they discovered vast forests, several places for harbors along the coast, and an abundance of raw materials used for the construction of houses, furniture, and even ships.(Early Settlements). Although these Europeans had left England for a better start, they were still tied to their motherland through trade and goods they couldn't produce on their own. Despite the hardships these people would encounter throughout the next few decades, they would soon construct a great civilization with a thriving
There were several internal factors that led the Spanish and English to colonize America. Around 1492, Spain's long struggle with the Moors(North African Muslims) finally came to a close. The Monarchs were able to support explorations, such as that of Christopher Columbus. Within the first few voyages, the Spaniards not only discovered mass amounts of gold and silver, but advanced cities and major civilizations as well. (Spanish Discovery and Colonization). Spain was a strong military power that wanted to obtain riches and spread Christianity throughout the Americas. Several other noteworthy explorations led by Hernando De Soto in 1539 …show more content…
History 2011). The skyrocketing textile industry in England demanded mass amounts of wool to be produced. This, along with the poor crop yields, prompted many landlords to close their farms and fire their peasants to allow them to begin sheep cultivation.(Outline of U.S. History). Several Europeans took interest in migrating towards the New World in search of work and religious freedoms that were denied to them back home. These migrants were sponsored by private groups of individuals whose main motivation was profit. (Outline of U.S. History). When the Europeans reached America, they discovered vast forests, several places for harbors along the coast, and an abundance of raw materials used for the construction of houses, furniture, and even ships.(Early Settlements). Although these Europeans had left England for a better start, they were still tied to their motherland through trade and goods they couldn't produce on their own. Despite the hardships these people would encounter throughout the next few decades, they would soon construct a great civilization with a thriving