Vocabulary:
Imperialism – a system of having control over other countries/colonies for wealth or power. Many colonies controlled by one empire.
Colony – a territory or country controlled by another country.
Mother Country – A wealthy or powerful country that controls one or more colonies.
Mercantilism - A system that creates great wealth for a mother country by taking the resources from its colonies, and selling them in exchange for gold and silver.
Why did the European Explorers come to North America?
1. Silk Road was dangerous - Traders were ambushed, goods stolen or they were charged a tax
2. Economic Reasons - To claim resources off the new land.
In Canada this resource was fur.
3. Competition reasons - Controlling new lands lead to increased power & prestige. Resources provided the money to build armies.
4. Religious reasons - Europeans were Christians (Catholic or Protestant). They wanted to send missionaries to spread their faith
5. Curiosity Reasons - The development of new technologies increased the ability to explore new lands.
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