1. European Competition in North America
Other Countries competed with Spain for control over territory in the Americas

2. Key Vocabulary and Key People
Spanish Armada
New France
Key People
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Giovanni da Verrazzano
Jacques Cartier
Samuel de Champlain

3. Mission Impossible
Henry Hudson Searches for the NW Passage to Asia but fails
John Cabot discovers Newfoundland in Canada
Giovanni da Verrazzano tries to find the NW passage for France and Fails
Jacques Cartier Tries to find the NW Passage and discovers present day Montréal

4. Florida Wars
As France and England gain Land in the Americas, Spain becomes angered
Spain and France would Fight for Control of Florida
Spain would Brutally Massacre the French to drive them out of Florida

5. Spain in my Neck
Religious Differences cause Problems between Spain and England
English Sea Dogs used speed and skill to attack the Slow Spanish Ships
Sir Francis Drake began his Expedition around the world and Attacked Spain as he sailed
Drake would Weaken Spain and complete his Voyage around the world

6. Strong Armed
The Spanish Armada seeks revenge against England and a return to Catholicism
England was Able to defeat Spain in the English Channel with faster ships and an assist from mother nature

7. Power Surge
Spain was able to rebuild their Navy but would only be able to control their colonies
England would remain Protestant and Independent
Spain showed they could be challenged and brought England closer to becoming a world power

8. Slow and Steady wins the Race
Sir Francis Drake continued to attack Spain as England Challenged Spanish Claims
England would not provide money for colonies, private money would fund settlements
England would not have a successful colony in America until the 1600’s

9. French Connection
Failing to find the NW Passage, France focuses on Settling in the Americans
Samuel de Champlain founded a Trading Post in Quebec and leading to New France
France would start a valuable fur trade with the Native Americans

10. New Amsterdam, New Amsterdam
The Dutch look set up a settlement in Present Day New York
The Dutch would Buy Manhattan Island from Native Americans and set up New Amsterdam
The French and Dutch Colonies could not compete with the colonies of Spain

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