The British defeat the French •The British and France where the major powers of Europe •The war between them ultimately resulted in the victory of England over France after 12 years of fighting (1702-1713) •That victory decided the fate of the 13 colonies in America •England acquired Acadia and Hudson bay territory •They build forts […]
Read More »The first continental congress-1774 Rights and grievances were sent to the king urging for the repeal of the intolerable act. The congress urged the colonists to organize local militia and start military training. The delegates agreed to meet in 1775. The second continental congress meeting was to serve as the first union of all colonies. […]
Read More »THE PLANTATION SYSTEM IN THE SOUTH Their main occupation of all people in colonies is farming. In south, big farmers invested in the supply of slaves. They produced tobacco, indigo or rice crops which they sold to England and to continental countries. In return for this they get back finer manufactured goods, silverware, linen, and […]
Read More »Europeans colonized the New World out of selfish motives. The migration to the New World was led by break-up of the feudal system by the Commercial Revolution, the Reformation and the Renaissance. European explorers were looking for a shorter route to India when they discovered the New World. Spaniards discovered Mexico and Peru and looted […]
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