British America

1) England’s Imperial Strings a) In 1600, North America was still not explored, but contained some Europeans already i) 1610 – Spanish initiated Santa Fe ii) 1608 – French initiated Quebec iii) 1607 – English initiated Jamestown, Virginia b) English to competes with the Spanish Empire i) In 1530s, King Henry VII conflict with Roman Catholic Church led to religious disputes, causing the English Protestant Reformation ii) Power was unbalanced until Protestant Elizabeth took power and…

Milestone Three Britain was viewed by loyalists as their protector of both lands and economy. The British military protected the borders of the Americas and the shipping routes on which they used for trading. The belief that " Agriculture, commerce and industry would resume their wonted vigor"(Inglis, 1776, p. 3). could not continue if the rebellion continued. Boasting the largest navy Britain established and protected trade routes throughout the world was what many believed is what the…

Between the time period of 1500 to 1750, silver production boomed in Latin America, which was then transferred to Europe and Asia. There were many social and economic effects of the flow of silver from the mid sixteenth century to the early eighteenth century. Economic effects included silver induced more trade, and the government became more greedy. A social effect is that silver induced suffering of the people. Documents 2, 4, and 8 talk about how silver induced trade. Document 2 is…

America has always been a vast melting pot of cultures which has been the subject of many writings from a variety of writers. The exploration of American culture and its people has always been heavily touched upon through different mediums of entertainment. The most notable and oldest form that has been used to explore American culture is through readings cultivated by many talented writers. The subjects range from the American people, race and class, gender roles, freedom and change. Today the…

The Jamestown settlement was a vital stepping stone in the development of America and the country it is today. Although it hadn’t become a technologically advanced city, a war machine, or a center for international trade, it still was out first settlement. However, there were many mistakes that they had made. In the May of 1607 English colonists settled in a place in the new world located at the mouth of great bay on the coast of what is now Virginia, in hoped that they would permanently…

For anyone residing, living in, or planning to travel to Central America in general and Mexico’s Maya area in particular, John Lloyd’s book Incidents of Travel in Yucatan is the ideal book since it does a good job of groundbreaking the region for the reader and the traveler alike. In spite of the passion and keenness with which the book is narrated and illustrated, it still manages to achieve the objective of delivering the uncontaminated message about the Central American discovery in a…

preliminary tasks such as setting up their government. Little time was devoted to establishing a unique culture. However, in the 1700s, with the onset of the Great Awakening, radical religious and ultimately, political, ideologies spread throughout America. Britain’s shift from a feudal system to mercantilism had resounding effects on colonists’ daily lives and behavior. The stable crop production also increased the lifespans of individuals, who then produced a greater number of children, and…

My name is Thomas McCormick. I was reading your article “Race, Empire, and Transnational History,” on the colonial history of the United States and I found it interesting to raise a different point of view on the subject. I’m interested in researching about the area and I have recently published an article titled “From Old Empire to New: The Changing Dynamics and Tactics of American Empire”. In my article, I try to provide the explanations for growth of American power at the end of the…

The Europeans slipped up on America while trying to find cheaper routes to Asia in order to save on the trade goods. The main reason as to why European nations moved to America was to increase their wealth and expand their influence over world activities. According to (Barden, 2001), the Spanish were among the first Europeans to travel and settle in the New World and in what is presently the United States.By the year 1650, nevertheless, The British had already established a very dominant…

European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. They had an enormous advantage with their ability to control sea routes which led to the discovery of the American continent. By the early 17th century, Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands were all fighting for colonies and trades around the world. Explorers, conquerors, missionaries, merchants, and adventurers looked to claim new lands to colonize. Competition for land…