1. The Early Colonial Era This presentation contains a meaningful set of information not normally covered in a H.S. American History Course

2. Prior to European Interference There were distinct cultures Each culture had a unique identity Some chose to isolate themselves Some chose to interrelate Their common bond was a respect for their habitat

3. Cultures Varied throughout the Continent

4. Shortly after Colombus in 1492, the Europeans descended

5. Jamestown, Virginia The first formally settled colony was Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. Named after the Virgin Queen…. Elizabeth I

6. And Pretty soon…

7. Colonies developed different identities according to climate and charter

8. The Roots of Slavery Slaves were brought to the Americas beginning in the late 1400’s Racism and the demand for labor fueled the trade North, South, and Central America were all slave destinations. By 1810 over 11 Million Slaves were brought to the Americas.

9. Slavery in North America As you can see the slave trade formed a triangle. Known as “Triangular Trade,” slaves were initially sent to the Caribbean Slaves worked on Sugar Plantations making rum to be sold in the Colonies. The Rum paid for the Raw materials to be sent back to England. Manufactured goods could then be sold or traded for more slaves

10. Why did Slavery thrive in the American South?

11. Slavery became part of the Southern Culture At First slaves were used for Tobacco. Cotton soon became more profitable

12. The Colonies develop…in spite of England Mercantilism –The colony existed for the economic benefit of the mother country –All trade rules were dictated by the mother country –Raw materials were for the sole benefit of the mother country –Finished good were returned to the colonies and sold at a great profit. –An early version of Imperialism Salutary Neglect –England imposed little, to no authority, over the colonies. –Mercantilism satisfied England’s needs –Over time, colonists became less British and more American

13. Make Sense of It! 1. How did the colonization of America lead to inevitable conflict with England? 2. Why did slavery thrive in the South? 3. What problem arose from labeling different Native American Cultures as “Indians?”