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What were the reasons for European nations to establish colonial empires?
What were the reasons for European nations to establish colonial empires?
- Political, cultural, and military reasons
- Environmental, linguistic, and artistic reasons
- Economic, religious, and social reasons (correct)
- Scientific, technological, and medical reasons
In which year was the first permanent British settlement in North America founded?
In which year was the first permanent British settlement in North America founded?
- 1707
- 1607 (correct)
- 1907
- 1807
How many British colonies were there in North America by 1733?
How many British colonies were there in North America by 1733?
- 43
- 23
- 13 (correct)
- 33
Who were the majority of white immigrants during the colonial era?
Who were the majority of white immigrants during the colonial era?
Why did immigrants come to the colonies?
Why did immigrants come to the colonies?
Why did slavery spread in the colonies?
Why did slavery spread in the colonies?
Which war was fought between the British and French in North America?
Which war was fought between the British and French in North America?
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First British Settlement Year
First British Settlement Year
The year the first permanent British settlement in North America was established.
Colonial Motivations
Colonial Motivations
Economic, religious, and social factors driving European colonization.
Colonial Colonies
Colonial Colonies
The number of British colonies in North America by 1733.
Colonial Immigrants
Colonial Immigrants
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Immigrant Reasons
Immigrant Reasons
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Colonial Slavery Cause
Colonial Slavery Cause
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French-British Conflict
French-British Conflict
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Study Notes
- European nations established colonial empires for economic, religious, and social reasons.
- The first permanent British settlement in North America was founded in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607.
- By 1733, there were 13 British colonies in North America.
- White immigrants during the colonial era were largely British, Dutch, or German, and most were Christian Protestants.
- Immigrants came to the colonies for economic or religious reasons.
- African slaves were forced to migrate to the colonies during the transatlantic slave trade.
- Slavery spread due to the demand for labor in plantations producing cash crops.
- Cultural conflicts arose between American Indians, Europeans, and African slaves, but also led to sharing of information and skills.
- Conflict resolution occurred between colonists with different political and religious beliefs.
- The French and Indian War was fought between the British and French in North America.
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