16 Questions
What was the primary motivation for England to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas?
To liberate the New World from the tyranny of Catholicism
What was the outcome of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
The Spanish Armada was repelled, and England remained independent
What was the primary driver of population growth in England following the Bubonic Plague?
A natural increase in birth rates
What was the main reason for the eviction of small farmers and the enclosure of common areas in England?
To expand the wool trade and implement new agricultural technologies
What was the English view on economic dependence in the context of labor and land ownership?
Economic dependence was a sign of weakness and a lack of freedom
What was the phrase used by John Smith to describe the English ideal of labor and land ownership?
Every man may be the master and owner of his own labor and land
What was the attractive quality of America to English emigrants, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
The chance to own land and be their own masters
What was the primary driver of English emigration to America, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
The poor economic conditions in England, including unemployment and homelessness
What led to an increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds in England?
The enclosure movement and evictions of small farmers
What was the English perspective on people who controlled their own labor and land?
They were truly free
What was the ultimate goal of England's competition with Catholic Spain in the Americas?
To 'liberate' the New World from Catholicism and the Pope
What led to an increase in England's population?
The significant decrease in mortality rates
What was the main driver of England's interest in establishing colonies in the Americas?
To provide economic opportunities for the English population
What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
It sparked England's desire to challenge Spanish colonial holdings
What was the main consequence of the enclosure movement in England?
The eviction of small farmers and the increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds
What was the English perspective on the New World?
A land of opportunity and freedom
Study Notes
English Motivation for World Exploration
- In 1588, Spain's invasion of England was repelled, and England sought to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas
- England wanted to "liberate" the New World from Catholic Spain and the Pope's tyranny
Population Growth and Land Availability
- England's population grew significantly by one million over 50 years following the Bubonic Plague
- The Enclosure Movement led to landlords using their land for sheep farming and new agricultural technologies like crop rotation
- Small farmers were evicted, and common areas were enclosed, leading to an increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds
Labor and Freedom
- English law required people to accept jobs and work, as economic dependence was seen as a lack of freedom
- People who controlled their own labor and land were considered truly free, as stated by John Smith: "Every man may be the master and owner of his own labor and land"
America as a Land of Opportunity
- Despite the difficulties in the New World (disease, Indians, establishing new settlements), many English people emigrated due to poor economic conditions in England
- America was seen as a "land of opportunity" from its earliest years, attracting people seeking a better life
English Motivation for World Exploration
- In 1588, Spain's invasion of England was repelled, and England sought to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas
- England wanted to "liberate" the New World from Catholic Spain and the Pope's tyranny
Population Growth and Land Availability
- England's population grew significantly by one million over 50 years following the Bubonic Plague
- The Enclosure Movement led to landlords using their land for sheep farming and new agricultural technologies like crop rotation
- Small farmers were evicted, and common areas were enclosed, leading to an increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds
Labor and Freedom
- English law required people to accept jobs and work, as economic dependence was seen as a lack of freedom
- People who controlled their own labor and land were considered truly free, as stated by John Smith: "Every man may be the master and owner of his own labor and land"
America as a Land of Opportunity
- Despite the difficulties in the New World (disease, Indians, establishing new settlements), many English people emigrated due to poor economic conditions in England
- America was seen as a "land of opportunity" from its earliest years, attracting people seeking a better life
Explore the reasons behind England's colonization efforts, including the repelling of Spain's invasion and the desire to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas.
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