HIST1083 Lecture 17: Colonization & Native Populations
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Matured when global market was more advanced. Culturally english, still dislocation, see themselves as equals. 13 english colonies growing, based on trade, agriculture, relative autonomy. Piecemeal and inconsistent because of limited technology. First english attempt to set up a colony. Small group of settlers were not able to last. Enclosure: attempt that cuts off land for private ownership, increases number of people willing to take risk in foreign land. Land: ownership, being own boss, independence, no tyranny, quality. Culturally linked yet can"t live there anymore. Fled royal opposition and poor economic situation to new england to build godly community . We shall be as a city on a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. Established by the passengers on the ship. Colonies were not based on inclusion of indigenous peoples. Native saw it as common usage, no trespassing. Approximately 120000 native americans in area, but by 1700 falls 7000 (
