During the period of Colonialism, the English settlers arrived in America from Europe looking for religious freedom, land and the opportunity for wealth. While the Spanish Settlers arrived at Hispaniola unexpectedly, like the English; however, the Spanish did not leave Europe because of religion persecution; rather, they wanted to expand their religious belief to the New Word. While in both the English and the Spanish colonization, the Indigenous people were oppressed and enslaved but the English
North America. Spain and England quickly became the most dominant European presences in the Americas. Citizens of the two countries had very different experiences in the New World. This was partially due to their different interactions with Native Americans, religions and their different motivations for coming to the New World. Although rivals at the time, Spain and England’s colonization efforts shared many similarities. Motivation for coming to the New World greatly influenced Spanish and British
North America. Spain and England quickly became the most dominant European presences in the Americas. Citizens of the two countries had very different experiences of the new world. This was partially due to their different interactions with Native Americans, religions and their different motivations for coming to the new world. Although rivals at the time, Spain and England’s colonization efforts shared many similarities. Motivation for coming to the new world greatly influenced Spanish and British
Colonization of America Compare the Spanish and British Colonization In 1492 the colonization begun with the arrival of Christopher Columbus to one of the Caribbean island, the Spanish people wanted to find China to get an cultural exchange but instead they found a unknown land fill of people that received them with arms wide open, the Spanish were fascinated with the prosperous of their land, and the Indians were surprised as well with their enormous ships. But the Spanish had different plans
Central and South America. Spain sent conquistadores to assert their dominance in the New World through violent conquest which resulted in difficult relations with native populations. Although the English did not settle in North America until the early 17th century, well past the period of the Spanish conquest, their methods of colonization were more successful in the long term. The English were able to find economic success
The Spanish built an elaborate empire in the Americas, covering the whole western-coast of South America, all of Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and parts of the United States, including New Mexico and Florida. It took years of effort in order to set up to colonize this big region and set up a structured system. The 3 main motives of Spain was “God, Gold, and Glory”. With these motives, Spain was able to conquer an extensive territory. However, the Spanish arrival in the New World resulted
The Spanish built an elaborate empire in the Americas. The Spanish territory included all of Central America, western part of South America,, Mexico, the Caribbean, parts of New Mexico and Florida. It took years of effort in order to set up to colonize this big region and set up a structured system. The 3 main motives of Spain was “God, Gold, and Glory”. With these motives, Spain was able to conquer an extensive territory. However, the Spanish arrival in the New World resulted into both negative
The Colonization of America Did you know, 80-100 million native people died during the colonization of North and South America? Europe was so focused on colonizing the new land for their own benefit, they never thought about their impact on native lives. Many factors led to the colonization of the Americas, including religious, economic, and cultural from Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands. First off, Spanish explorers were the first to start colonizing the Americas. They were in search
Compare and contrast Spanish and British colonization efforts in North America prior to 1763. Prior to 1763, both Spanish and British colonization efforts expanded into various regions of North America. In less than a century, from 1625 to 1700, the movements of peoples and goods from Europe to North America transformed the continent. Native Americans either resisted or accommodated the newcomers depending on the region of the colony. Though the English colonies were by far the most populous
died during the colonization of North and South America? Europe was so focused on colonizing the new land for their own benefit, they never thought about the impact on native lives. Many factors led to the colonization of the Americas from Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands, including religious, economic, and cultural. First off, Spanish explorers were the first to start colonizing the Americas. They were in search of gold and silver, looking to make themselves rich. Spanish men found, plundered