Impact of European Settlements

Directions: Create a pre-activity explanation of how and why European settlers shaped the natural
environment. Then complete the assigned number of illustration analysis. Lastly complete the
post-activity explanation using the information from this activity

Pre-Activity Explanation
How and why did European Settlers Shape the natural environment?

The european settlers shaped the natural environment by introducing new plants and animals to the
region. Domesticated animals such as cattle and swine were brought to the lands of the americas and each
species flourished and thrived within each land. These animals then became impactful, their hides used for
things such as clothing and weapons, while their meat became nutritious and helped to create these
civilizations. They brought in plants which were completely unknown to the lands. Different kinds of grain
such as wheat, rye, and barley immediately grew and became part of the ecosystem.

Illustration One: Was die Adelspersonen und andere in Virginia für Kurtzweil haben können.
Date and Location of Source: 1618; Virginia

Observations (What do you see that is most important?) Inferences (What can you hypothesize from the image?)

There are men hunting. Some have their guns and They used guns, domesticated dogs and used
dogs looking for game to hunt. There are men fishing fishing rods to hunt. Some of the animals hunted
in the river, looking for fish. were fish, deer, and birds. They also used horses as
a mode of transportation.

How does this source depict European settlers’ effect on...

The Terrain (land, forests, fields, water) The Wild Life (land and water animals)

They milked any possible resource. Rivers, forests,
and even the air were possible resources and
potential food or objects to trade.
All kinds of wildlife was used. The air, filled with
birds, was hunted, the water rich with many species
of fish was also fished, and the lush and vast forests
were shot at in order to find meat and hide for their
colonies.

What does this source reveal about European settlement patterns? How did they organize their communities?
How did they interact with the land?

It shows how they usually hunted. As stated earlier, they rode in horses and brought along their guns, dogs,
or fishing rods to help them get the animals they need. They used the land to their advantage.

Illustration Two: Habitasion de lile stte croix

Date and Location of Source: 1613; france

Observations (What do you see that is most important?) Inferences (What can you hypothesize from the image?)

The most important thing is the way these houses People lived in houses close to each other. There are
are set up. Most homes are right next to the other. fields separating each section from the other. There
There seem to be fields with certain letters on them
separating each cluster of homes from each other.
Roads are illustrated down, showing that each
cluster of houses is on its little road.
are other buildings which seem to be churches or
other important places. Since the civilization was
built on water, it may be that it gets most of its
resources from fishing, or just the ocean around
them.

How does this source depict European settlers’ effect on...

The Terrain (land, forests, fields, water) The Wild Life (land and water animals)

The land was used to home the people who lived The civilization was built in what seems to be
within it. It was created into small “cities” where it depicted as a piece of land which is surrounded by a
housed many people and created buildings which body of water.
would were used for many other things other than
just housing. Of course, there were fields separating
each sections of homes.

What does this source reveal about European settlement patterns? How did they organize their communities?
How did they interact with the land?

This shows the way homes were placed. Fields were still a necessity, so they made sure that there was still
enough space for them to have their fields in order to have their crops growing to sustain the civilization.
Homes were huddled and squeezed together, while still having enough space to make roads.

Illustration Three: View of a stage , and the manner with which you are fishing acconcia and dry
the Baccala in new Earth
Date and Location of Source: 1763; italy

Observations (What do you see that is most important?) Inferences (What can you hypothesize from the image?)

There are broad depictions of the fishing industry. This civilization had a large fishing industry, probably
Men fishing in boats, salting fish and laying them out a civilization place near a large body of water.
to dry, etc. Judging on the size of the ships and the tools they
use, this is a pretty advanced civilization.

How does this source depict European settlers’ effect on...

The Terrain (land, forests, fields, water) The Wild Life (land and water animals)

They definitely used the ocean around them to their
advantage. The ocean seems to be a heavily used
resource. This is depicted by how they know what
they seem to be using and the well developed tools
they use.
Fish has definitely helped their colony. They fish a
lot, and depend on its meat and whatever else it may
provide them.

What does this source reveal about European settlement patterns? How did they organize their communities?
How did they interact with the land?

This showed their dependence with the ocean and how they used it. How industrialized the fish is and how
 “modernized” their equipment is for that certain time.

Illustration Four: Arx Carolina

Date and Location of Source: 1671; amsterdam

Observations (What do you see that is most important?) Inferences (What can you hypothesize from the
image?)

The illustration shows the land and the sea. There are The civilization depicted has been successful
civilizations on the land, and large boats out on the when it comes to setting itself up. There are
water. People are out doing jobs such as tending the already ships in the water, people doing their jobs,
livestock. and plenty of homes for those who live in it.

How does this source depict European settlers’ effect on...

The Terrain (land, forests, fields, water) The Wild Life (land and water animals)

There seems to be vast lands, mountains, plentiful There are people fishing, which is a sign of life in
fields, and rich ocean waters. The water surrounding the the water which they fish in.
land is not just providing them food, but rather
transportation. Ships seem to be moving in and out with
people on them. There are also people paddling on
boats.

What does this source reveal about European settlement patterns? How did they organize their communities?
How did they interact with the land?

This shows the entire overview on the settlements. How they used the land around them and the
relationships between those who depend on the land and the land itself.

Post-Activity Explanation
How and why did European Settlers Shape the natural environment? (this explanation needs to be more in
depth, thoughtful, and longer than your original explanation)

The European settlers shaped the natural environment to give themselves a new land to settle in. of
course, they first came in for the necessary resources, but became amazed at the broad variety of things
the new land brought to them. They immediately began to make homes, and explored new ways to get
resources. They discovered that hunting was definitely a way to get things they needed and started
hunting birds and deer. Not only that, but they discovered that fishing was very efficient. They began to
fish, and some settlements became very industrialized when it came to fishing.