Cristian Sánchez-Bayton Griffith 1º Bachillerato
2008-2009
Index
Definition of Colonialism
European Rivarly for Colonial Power
Rise of Great Britain
Types of Colonialism
Motives of Colonization
Colonialism in North America
The American Revolutionary War
Colonialism
Definition: A policy by which a nation
maintains or extends its control over
dependant nations or people.
Greek Colonies
Roman Colonies
Spain and Portugal Colonial Powers
During the Age of Discovery Spain and Portugal
were the dominant colonial powers in Europe.
Struggle for Colonial Power
Portugal Spain
Great Britain France Holland
1700-1763
Rivalry and Conflict Resolution
Conflict:
Conflict:
War of Spanish Succession
War of Austrian Succession
(1701-1713)
(1740 -1748)
Resolution: Treaty of Utrecht Resolution: Treaty of
(1713)
Aix-la-Chapelle (1748)
Seven Years War (1756 - 1763)
Conflict: Seven Years War (1756-1763)
Resolution: Treaty of Paris (1763)
The British Empire
During the 17th century, the English established
colonies in the Caribbean, Asia and North America
these became the foundations of the British Empire.
Types of Colonialism
Most European powers Established several
types of colonies.
Trade
Colonies
Exploitation
Colonies
Settlement
Colonies
Motives Of Colonialism
The English had various motives that
compelled them to leave their motherland.
•Religious Freedom
•Land
•Economic Opportunity
Colonial Growth in North America
1650
1700
Colonial Life in North America
• Population
• Regions
• Political
Representation
New England
Colonies
Middle
Colonies
Southern
Colonies
The Roots of Revolution
Seven Years War
(1756 1763)
Treaty of Paris (1763)
• French threat
removed
• Territorial expansion
The Roots of Revolution
• Treaty of Paris (1763)
• No taxation without representation
• Revolutionaty War (1775)
The Revolutionary War
•Declaration of Independence
(1776)
•Foreign Assistance
(French,Spanish,Dutch)
End of the War
•The Treaty of Paris (1783)
•Birth of a Nation
The Shifting Map of Colonialism