HY 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Atlantic World, Atlantic Slave Trade, Smallpox
Document Summary
Europeans, african, and the origins of the atlantic slave trade: the imperial impulse in the americas. The absorption of america into europe changed the face of the earth. Spain was a key factor in the americas, exploiting spain for gold, silver, etc. Spanish saw the indians as non-christians and resorted towards violence. Catholic church condemned violence because they wanted to convert them. Indians died by millions due to the lack of immunity to diseases. Spanish lacked control north of mexico, didn"t feel the need. St. augustine was the first permeant spanish fort. British gov. was hesitant to fund american expeditions and established british dominance. Sent poor to america to create a new market for british goods. Queen elizabeth i allowed for british sea captains to raid spanish ships. Also encouraged merchants to invest in north america. English settlers arrive at roanoke colony in 1585. England beat the spanish armada and established british dominance.
