Period 2: 1607-1754
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President(s) N/A because the country hasn’t been formed yet.
What is the era all about?
European settlers developing colonies and migrating to North American environments. They
were influenced by imperial goals and cultures, and competed with each other and North
Americans for resources.
What other time period is most similar to this era (ie synthesis)? And Why?
The time period of period one (1491-1607) is the most similar to this era. Both of those eras
include expansion and coming to the New World. In period 1, Columbus came from Spain and in
period 2, the English come to the New World starting with the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.
They both include European exploration in the New World.
What 2-3 events are central to the era?
1607: Jamestown- first permanent English settlement formed in Virginia.
1492: Columbian Exchange- transatlantic trade of goods, people, and ideas. Slaves were brought
through the Middle Passage. Europeans brought Christianity, iron technology, and disease. New
World sent crops such as corn and tobacco back to the Old World.
1720-1750: Great Awakening- religious movement centered around forming a personal
relationship with God. John Edwards and John Whitefield were key figures.
What is the most controversial issue of the era?
Supreme Court Cases: Not applicable because there was no Supreme Court yet.
Key Laws:
Foreign Policy:
Discrimination:
