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What was the primary motivation for England to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas?
What was the primary motivation for England to challenge Spanish colonial holdings in the Americas?
- To expand their wool trade
- To spread Protestantism
- To liberate the New World from the tyranny of Catholicism (correct)
- To establish a new center for the Enclosure movement
What was the outcome of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
What was the outcome of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
- The Spanish Armada was repelled, and England remained independent (correct)
- The Spanish Armada was able to establish a foothold in England but was eventually repelled
- England was successfully invaded and became a Spanish colony
- The invasion led to a decades-long war between England and Spain
What was the primary driver of population growth in England following the Bubonic Plague?
What was the primary driver of population growth in England following the Bubonic Plague?
- A natural increase in birth rates (correct)
- Improved agricultural technologies
- Immigration from other European countries
- The establishment of new trade routes
What was the main reason for the eviction of small farmers and the enclosure of common areas in England?
What was the main reason for the eviction of small farmers and the enclosure of common areas in England?
What was the English view on economic dependence in the context of labor and land ownership?
What was the English view on economic dependence in the context of labor and land ownership?
What was the phrase used by John Smith to describe the English ideal of labor and land ownership?
What was the phrase used by John Smith to describe the English ideal of labor and land ownership?
What was the attractive quality of America to English emigrants, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
What was the attractive quality of America to English emigrants, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
What was the primary driver of English emigration to America, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
What was the primary driver of English emigration to America, despite the difficulties of settling in the New World?
What led to an increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds in England?
What led to an increase in unemployed, homeless, and vagabonds in England?
What was the English perspective on people who controlled their own labor and land?
What was the English perspective on people who controlled their own labor and land?
What was the ultimate goal of England's competition with Catholic Spain in the Americas?
What was the ultimate goal of England's competition with Catholic Spain in the Americas?
What led to an increase in England's population?
What led to an increase in England's population?
What was the main driver of England's interest in establishing colonies in the Americas?
What was the main driver of England's interest in establishing colonies in the Americas?
What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's invasion of England in 1588?
What was the main consequence of the enclosure movement in England?
What was the main consequence of the enclosure movement in England?
What was the English perspective on the New World?
What was the English perspective on the New World?
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
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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.
