1. H O W T H E D I S C O V E R Y O F T H E A M E R I C A S
C H A N G E D W O R L D H I S T O R Y F O R E V E R D A Y 2
Exploration of the New World

2. Colonial Powers
England
France
Spain
Portugal
Netherlands

3. Where did the others go?
 England (eventually
known as the United
Kingdom) colonized the
eastern coast of North
America.
 France colonized Canada
and eventually the central
portion of North America.
 The Dutch (Netherland)
colonized portions of the
United States and some of
South America.

4. Slavery in North America
 The North American Colonies didn’t rely on Native
American slaves.
 They did however import African slaves. The Dutch
brought over the first African slaves to America.

5. Indentured Servants
 Some Europeans agreed to
be LIKE slaves. They would
serve someone for seven
years so they could be
brought to America. After
that time, they became freed.
They were called Indentured
Servants.
 Others were brought over
because they were criminals
or owed large sums of
money. This type of
indentured servant was used
primarily in Georgia.

6. The French and the Indians
 The French and the Indians traded for animal pelts.
 This created a partnership, much like the
European/Asian trade groups.
 When the English and French fought in a big war
over their colonies, the Indians in large numbers
supported the French. That is why it is called the
“French and Indian War.”

7. About that war….
 The British and the French began arguing over
colonies in North America. This led to one of the
first truly global wars.
 Americans fought for the British. Canada, controlled
by France, fought for the French. Famous
Americans, like George Washington, fought in the
war.
 England won and France lost Canada to England.
Many French Canadians moved to Louisiana, still
owned by France, and became known as Cajuns.

8. French and Dutch English
 Colonies were
governed very loosely.
This allowed the
colonists a great deal of
say in the day to day
life.
 English colonies were
generally governed by
representatives they
voted for.
 This was similar to
English government
back home.
Who ran the Colonies?

9. Jamestown Plymouth Rock
 Jamestown was
founded as a trading
settlement
 Goal was to make
money
 Puritans (we call them
Pilgrims) set up
Plymouth Rock so they
could have religious
freedom.
Two Most Famous English Colonies