Colonists v. Native Americans

Pope’s Rebellion Spain occupied New Mexico and built missions and presidio’s (forts) Wanted to destroy Native American religion and convert them to Christianity Banned N.A. dances, burned kachina dolls, and beat and imprisoned Taos Pueblo holy men Taos Pueblo religious leader, Pope, united the Taos people and drove the Spanish priests back into Mexico in 1680

King Philip’s War Colonists had taken over Native American’s hunting and fishing lands Wampanoag’s believed they still had the right to hunt and fish there Metacom (Philip) became chief and was unwilling to lose any more land United other eastern tribes to fight the English This lasted for about two years 1675 - 1676

Bacon’s Rebellion While New England Colonists were fighting King Philip’s War, the people of Virginia were upset with their royal governor, Sir William Berkeley Believed he set aside too much land for the Native Americans 1676 Nathaniel Bacon gathered a group of angry Virginians and declared war on all Native Americans even those who were friendly Then they went after the governor and his troops!

Bacon’s Rebellion Bacon was killed Many followers gained seats in the Virginia legislature Voted to legalize Native American slavery English investigators condemned the act

Bacon’s Rebellion

French and Indian War Seven Years’ War

French and Indian War France held land the English wanted There were 4 wars called the Seven Years’ War back in England Both sides knew their best chance for success was to recruit colonial soldiers and paying Native Americans allies to fight for them At first the Iroquois, Cherokee, Creek, and Choctaw protected their interests and refused to take sides

French and Indian War By 1759 it looked like the British were going to win The Iroquois thought it would be in their best interest to support the one’s they thought would be victorious 1763 – France lost Canada and all territory east of the Mississippi River except for New Orleans 13 colonies were able to unite against a common enemy

French and Indian War Seven Years’ War

The Aftermath 1764 Census -In Boston only 3, 612 women and 2,941 men The French and Indian war had taken its toll The end of the war led to an economic depression – 40,000 British troops left Colonists were tired of the crowded eastern coast and wished to explore and expand westward into the newly acquired land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vKGU3aEGss

Exploding Population From 1680 to 1770 the population grew from 150,000 to 1,700,000 ¼ was due to indentured servants from Germany and Ireland and forced immigration from Africa ¾ was from a high birthrate and low death rate – North American = pure drinking water, healthy climates, and spacious territory

African Slaves By 1720’s the number of slaves born here and soon outnumbered the slaves brought from Africa African slaves knowledge helped Southern farmers Helped rid North America from smallpox Injected the “juice of smallpox” into a cut which produced a weakened strain of the illness leading to lifelong immunity

Slaves in the Americas

The Great Awakening Revivalism – a movement that emphasizes individual experiences instead of church doctrine Swept through regions between 1720 & 1760 Began to question authority Began to question the institution of slavery

Colonial Government Each colonies government differed, but most brought with them an elected legislature Consisted of two houses House of Lords – appointed by the royal governor House of Commons – elected by white male property owners The legislature was able to provide a system of checks and balances of the governors In the 1700’s they were able to initiate bills, settle election disputes, and determine taxes

Colonial Government King of England Royal Governor House of Lords House of Commons

Closure What were the central issues of the conflict between colonists and the Native Americans? Why were colonists living longer? How did the African slaves help all people living in North America? How is the colonial government similar to our government today?