Youth Service America

brother of pain. Spain’s presence in the Americas was the epitome of this. From 1469 and onwards, Spain voyaged to America in search of gold and converts (Freire). Although one of these reasons sounds noble, both caused many people years of pain and death. As shown by Bartolome de Las Casas’s testimony, the occupation of the Americas by the Spanish and their reasons for being there led to more harm than good for the natives. The reasons that Spain came to the Americas, in reality, were for their…

The inventories tell a story about the past through a list of possessions each of the families had appraised after their death. After looking at the inventory of two different families, Thomas Madox and Nicholas Hudson, the inventories reveal the similarities and differences of estates in the 1600’s providing us with a glimpse of colonial life. Evaluating the two inventories provide the reader with insight into the families social status, their lifestyle, and hints about the colonists way of…

Arguably one of the most impactful events that ever occurred in world history was the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. We all know of the hundreds of Spaniards under the command of Cortez and Pizarro that ousted the Aztec and Inca empires. We also know of the horrid details of how the Europeans gained control of the new world and the other parts of the Americas. But in a smaller scope there are several facts and myths associated with the formation of the new world. In the book…

father and husband, emigrated to America in search of better financial stability writes a letter to his wife in attempt to convince her to also emigrate to America. By telling her of the abundance and joy’s America has offered for him and could offer for their family as a whole, and an appeal to pathos Downe strives to persuade his wife to come to America. John Downe first attempts to enlighten her with vivid imagery of the great prosperity and abundance in America. He writes about all the…

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail westward across the Atlantic Ocean in hope to find a route to China and India. He commanded a fleet of three ships named the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria. His voyages lead to a profound event that changed the world. Several explores began expeditions discovering new land across the western hemisphere. The Europeans were looking for new land due to their significant population increase, the bubonic plague, and establishment for new governments. These new…

a brave hero who not only proved that the world was flat, but, also discovered the Americas where you and me live. Here is good lesson for all of you children. Just because a majority of people believe in something does not make that something true. Just take this for example. Most people think that giving you guys sugar will make all hyperactive.…

unlike the Southern colonies whose income came from slavery and agriculture. The triangular trade route was one economic effect mercantilism brought to the New England colonies. The triangular trade route had three points connecting trade between the Americas, Europe, and West Africa. Slaves from West Africa were sold and traded for European goods and things like tobacco and hemp were exported from 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…

David Kingi U.S History Mr. White Louis and Clark Expedition Journal Project During our expedition through the new land we found new plants, animals, and ancient artifacts. During my time there we saw new species, and history. It was so exiting when we were exploring the new territory. Here is some of the exiting things we discovered. New Plants: Bitterroot: A small plan found in grassland, bears a single pink flower. The flower was eaten by tribes like the Shoshone and the flathead…

Since the 16th century, the legacy of Spanish superiority ran rapidity throughout the newly founded colonies in Latin America. Immediately following the defeat of existing governments in the New World, the Spanish took over colonial control using hegemony. Hegemony is, “a kind of domination that implies a measure of consent by those at the bottom” (Chasteen 57). When the Spanish colonized the New World they brought with them their own hierarchically organized society, where members had clear…