...The discovery of “New World” did not begin with Christopher Columbus and colonizing did not end because of Roanoke. Despite the methods of colonizing, the Spanish and English both raced to the Americas to expand their empires and open up the world. The colonies established by the Spanish and the English were prosperous; however, their tactics for establishing these new regions were both akin and different. To begin with, the manner that the Spanish colonized the “New World” was different from the approach that the English colonized. The Spanish were cruel and brutal to the indigenous peoples. According The Black Legend, the Spanish were vindictive and they massacred the Aztec people by the thousands. Or they killed the people indirectly by smallpox and/or other diseases. The article continues to support this claim by stating "The 1492 arrival of the Spanish in the New World "was an invasion" fueled by greed and leading to "an annihilation" (The Black Legend). The Indians weren't the only people aware of the Spanish cruelty either, William of Orange describes that Spain, "committed such horrible excesses that all barbarities, cruelties and tyrannies ever perpetrated” (The Black Legend). William of Orange could not help the Natives suffering under the colonizing efforts of the conquistadors, because the other European countries were inferior to the Spanish power. Bernal Diaz, a soldier in the army of Cortes, wrote, "We came here to serve God, and also get rich", verifying that...
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...European Colonization of the Americas European Colonization of the Americas As students, many individuals are taught of the history and details regarding the discovery and colonization of the American continent. References to European explorers are often provided, stressing that the discoveries and connection between the American continent and the rest of the world were as a direct result of European expansion and ingenuity. Based on investigations completed that detail the previous inhabitation and identification of the American continent by people outside of the East, this is found to be inaccurate. In the following paragraphs, details concerning the colonization of the American continent will be provided. Details regarding the cultures of the continent’s inhabitants prior to the arrival of the European explorers will be included, providing the reader with a baseline by which to compare the continent’s change after the colonization. Additionally, details regarding the motivation of European countries are presented. Information regarding the Spanish and English motivations are provided as well, providing a detailed insight into the specific governments driving the expansion and exploration. North American Cultures Prior to the arrival of the European colonists on the American continents, people had already inhabited the continent for more...
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...Clayton Partridge World History to 1750 Professor Schultz Colonization and the First Globalization In order for one to gain a better knowledge of how terrestrial and ocean colonization unfolded in the Americas, Siberia, Africa, and China, a person must first understand the definition of colonization. Simply put, colonization is an ongoing process of control by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components. This means that a foreign government moves into the land and seizes control; gaining power, natural resources, and a larger economy. In the year 1492, an Italian explorer by the name of Christopher Columbus set out on an expedition departing from Spain in search of a faster ocean route to reach Asia. Him and his crew set foot on an island in the Bahamas 36 days after deporting from Spain. While in the Bahamas, Columbus and his men visited a total of three islands and built a settlement on Hispaniola Island with salvaged wreckage from one of their ships. Convinced he had reached Asia, he then set sail back to Spain with the two remaining ships. Columbus failed to find what he set out for – a new route to Asia along with the riches it promised, and he passed away short of success in 1506. However, Columbus was still successful in other terms. He is credited with the discovery of the New World and opening the Americas for European colonization. Following Columbus’s discovery, European nations that were on the Atlantic Rim exploited...
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...Why European Rulers Promoted Exploration and Colonization in North America Name: University: Course: Tutor: Date: Abstract: This paper is based on various reasons and factors that led to the exploration of North America by European powers and their eventual establishment of colonial rule in the region. These include trade, religion, civilization, spirit of adventure, the political rivalry between various European powers and many other factors. Spain was the first European nation to explore the North America following the discoveries made by Christopher Columbas. It was later on followed by Britain, France and Dutch. Introduction The exploration and subsequent colonization of North America was prompted by economic, social and political interests held by various European powers. These engulfed various European nations. This saw Spain, Britain, France and Dutch setting out their way in order to explore North America. The European powers eventually colonized the American natives in countries such as Canada, Columbia and the United States. The Exploration and Colonization in North America by European Rulers There are several reasons as to why European rulers promoted exploration and colonization in North America. First and foremost, there was increased need to find a sea trade route from Europe to Asia. European traders longed for spices, silk and sugar from Asian countries such as china and India. Earlier trade routes...
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...European colonization of the New World affected the lives of the Native Americans drastically, in many ways. First, the colonization of Europeans caused many Native Americans to die. In addition, another result of the Europeans colonizing the Americas was that the Native Americans were introduced to new foods and animals, resulting in cultural diffusion. Lastly, in the result of European explorers coming to the New World resulted in the Native Americans to be treated badly, such as being sold into slavery. Overall, the result of Europeans settling in the New World influenced the Native Americans ways of living. First of all, the most direct way that European colonization affected the Native Americans, was the infectious diseases that they brought...
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...Alfred Crosby, a historian, once said that Columbus and other Europeans re-knit the torn seams of Pangaea. In the year 1492, the world ecological system came together as European vessels carried goods and people across the ocean, occupying new land (Morgan, 2009). Therefore, Crosby’s phrase refers to the reconnection of the continents after the continental drift through European explorations overseas. These voyages saw the introduction of different things in various regions such as corn in the U.S, brought by the Portuguese. Alfred Crosby referred to it as the Columbine Exchange, and ecologists consider it as an important phenomenon (Morgan, 2009). These explorations and journeys had both advantages and disadvantages to each continent. Some...
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...Through observations and evidence that happened during the Columbus Exchange, the relationship established between the two “worlds” by the effects of this exchange will be displayed. The Columbus Exchange can be best described as a network between the “Old” and “New” Worlds. The Old World refers to the European Continent including Africa and Asia, and the New World refers to the unknown area or region that will become to know as America. There were many problems and conflicts in Europe that called for the colonization of the Americas. To start, overpopulation was becoming an issue. Cities and towns were overpopulated and basic necessities such as housing and such began to become a problem. Another common issue or difference, was religion tension. The...
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...The Natives had to endure so much due to European colonization in the New World. The hardships that the Natives went through show how the Europeans tried to take over what the Natives had and knew as their own. As the Queen of Spain, I believe that colonization of the New World was not worth the costs because it had brought misery to the Natives. Christopher Columbus appropriated the Natives for what they were capable of and what they had available on their land. He forcibly converted the Natives into Christians. According to Columbus, the Natives were very timid and scared. This would make them easier to control, but would make it wrong for just as many reasons. They were treated unfairly and were forced to do things that should not be forced among others. Colonization of the Europeans in...
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...born in England. Concerning early American history, Johnson strongly believes that colonization brought by Christopher Columbus was beneficial and vital for the economic, social, and political development of America. Howard Zinn, a left-wing activist, was born in New York City. Zinn believes that Columbus is not the hero that most people think. Zinn believes that the mass slaughter of Indians and colonization that Columbus brought greatly harmed America and the local Indians. My opinion is similar to Paul Johnson’s because I believe that Columbus’s voyage and discovery of America brought various positive impacts and helped shape the America today. Paul Johnson is convinced that Columbus’s voyage to America is the greatest of allhuman adventures. As a right-wing activist, Johnson supports the leaders of thegovernment and affluent...
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...There was also a sense of self-esteem building as countries raced to have power over territories that were much larger than themselves. The German Chancellor, initiated the West African conference in 18884. Ambassadors from various countries attended and agreed to notify all participating countries of any new African conquests Europe’s colonizing nations felt attracted to Africa for its natural resources. Europe's industrialization required raw materials to continue, and many of its countries were also interested in civilizing and converting Africans to Christianity, and ending the slave trade. Unfortunately, one crucial result of the European migration of Africa was the mistreatment of Native Africans by colonizers. The Belgian Congo is one example of the abuses of native Africans by European settlers. Leopold II of Belgium had been entrusted of getting the Belgian Congo colony up and starting. However, through this, Leopold allowed the natives to be treated like animals and slaves. Although they began to end slavery, Europe's colonies increased...
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...Colonized Asia and Africa and not the Other Way Round Student’s Name: Institutional affiliation: Colonization is the governing influence, control or acquiring partial or full political control past another country, occupying it with foreign settlers and manipulating it economically. It also is when a group or society of people migrates from one area to another but keep their original homeland language and culture. Colonialism is establishment and preservation for a lengthy period, of rule over foreign people that are independent from and subordinate to a power ruling. Colonialism takes a variety of forms. There are three basic variations namely; I. Internal colonialism II. External colonization by the neighboring states. III. External colonization This refers to the so called ‘salt and water’ colonization whereby ‘aliens colonized distant places (Keal, 2003). This characterizes Europe’s expansion to America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. The first wave of European colonization and exploitation started in America in the 15th century until early in the 19th century (Tmh, 2010). It primarily involved the colonization of the Americans by the Europeans. The second extensive phase of European exploratory ventures and colonization was primarily focused on Asia and Africa. It was also known as the era of new imperialism. History of Colonialism in Africa and Asia by the Europeans Between the historical times of 1450 and...
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...Transforming National Identity Colonization and rule are recurrent themes in world history, and many different civilizations have made various contributions to our world culture – ports of trade, sites of religion, and even forms of national identity and nationalism. Antonino “Matatag” Guevara y Mendoza speaks his personal experiences and resulting opinions in History of One of the Initiators of the Filipino Revolution of his fight alongside fellow Filipino revolutionaries for independence against Spanish rule. Mendoza’s military pursuits and motivational contributions as a soldier and organizer in the Filipino Revolution help to demonstrate the ultimate transformation of the Philippines and its sense of national identity. Although Spain made its positive socio-economic influences such as promoting Roman Catholic religion, improving economic development, and organizing rule, Mendoza’s journey with the growing organization and bonding culture of the Filipino country and community to fight for independence prove that the journey of the Filipino Revolution still brought this greater transformation of national identity in Philippine history. With issues such as continued control by the US and gaining no initial recognition from the Spanish and the US after the Philippine Declaration of Independence, the immediate aftermath of the Revolution may not have necessarily correspond to their desired goals of establishing independence as a nation. However, the path towards the...
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...Early Colonization Ethnic and cultural diversity is an internationally shared social experience. In today’s society several countries possess “natives” of different ethnicity. Many ethnicity who are believed to be original natives of their country are usually descendants of colonists or a race made up of a mixture of ethnicity from a particular region. Early colonialism is one cause for such diversity. Colonization is the establishment of a colony through the organized migration to an outside territory. From the 1600’s to 1800’s Western Europeans were the colonized groups dominating many parts of the world for a variety of reasons. Many conquest to other countries were to discover natural resources like, spices, gold and other trade-able material unique to its region. Some expedition set out to explore for other reasons like proving a theory or to follow up on stories told by their fellow explorers. Once reaching their destination, other factors made them stay such as the discovery of monetary gain, religious freedom and political powers. While some countries like China, were unable to become colonized, others were dominated to the extent of their people eventually becoming a minority in their own land. Imperialistic ambition was a major element in the colonization of many third world countries. As immigrants settled on foreign soil, they believed they were legitimately entitled to occupy the land. They eventually impose their economic, religion, and social systems onto an...
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...need for a new route to Asian, his movements in the Caribbean and amongst its natives in his search for gold, and the eradication of tens and hundreds of thousands of natives. He writes about Columbus’ delivery of vast amounts of slaves to the Spanish monarchy, with slaves being sent to Europe or forced to labor in New World mines and plantations. Zinn further recount the historical writings of Bartolomé de las Casas, who commented on native culture, as well as chronicling and questioning the necessity of the harsh, brutal conditions that the conquering Spanish subjected the natives to. Zinn then claims that the easy casualness with which contemporary historians ignore or disregard historical atrocities as necessary for the advancement of humanity does a disservice...
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...In “The Causes and Motivations for the Scramble for Africa” by Stephen Pinkerton this article, it explains that the motivations that in the late nineteenth century, that Europeans and Americans progressively believed that they were bound to extend their way of culture abroad.New Imperialism Era that Europe gained global power through expansion and colonization. They society and economy in Africa were disrupted due to settlers.The European hunger for resources and markets caused decades of armed conflicts and thousands of deaths and lastly Africa resulted in being extremely diverse. The author Pinkerton also compared the colonization of Africa to “the White Man's Burden” a poem by English man about the Philippines. 1899. About how it was the...
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