UNIT REFLECTION: EUROPEAN

COLONIZATION OF NORTH AMERICA

IN THIS UNIT WE COVERED THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

Why the Europeans crossed the

Atlantic in the first place
The first attempts at colonization
The economy of New France
Justifications of Colonization (English
settlement in the USA)
Imperialism and Conflict

The European Explorers

Trying to grow the colony
Making the colony stronger and
more secure
The Society of New France
Factors Behind Imperialism
(Colonialism and Slavery)
The Battle for North America

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY:

1. What is imperialism and what is its connection to colonization?
Imperialism is basically the policy of extending a country's power and influence
through colonization, use of force or other means.

2. List every factor you can think of that pushed Europeans out of Europe beginning
the Age of Explorations
-Need more space
-Not enough trees
-Not enough resources
-Want to get more money
-Want to get more power

3. The Europeans discovered an inhabited continent, why did they believe they had
the right to claim that land? In your opinion, did they have that right? Explain
your thinking.
They believed they were the best and looked down on others, and that
god has granted them the power. I dont think they deserved the right to
claim the land, due to it belonging to the First Nations as hunting lands.

4. French influence in Canada ended at the conclusion of the Seven Years War.
What lasting impact has that war had on the development of Canada?
The second most major language in Canada is French! You can be a French
Immersion student! Quebec is a mostly French speaking language!

5. If we were to put the Europeans on trial for their actions during the European
Age of Exploration, what would the result of that trial be? Explain your thinking.
Beheading, they looked down on other people and took their items for
granted.