Category: Colonialism

When Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492, European monarchies were fighting the Moorish menace successfully and experiencing a steady development of technologies, while the accumulation of wealth ensured a solid base and motivated Spain and Portugal to pursue new challenges. Latin America offered plenty of riches, populations to Christianize, and territories to conquer. Spain and…

Cesaire contends that Europe is to blame for both “the proletariat problem and the colonial problem,” that is, for making the world into its slaves and for assuming political dominance over it, he underlines that these are distinct facets of the same political struggle and history (Balandier 23) A rebellion of the proletariat and a…

Table of Contents Introduction De Vaca and Indians’ Healings Jamestown Treaty with Six Nations Conclusion Reference Introduction The history of the colonization of America has many impressive milestones. One of the most mysterious periods is Columbus’s arrival to the shores of a new continent and the subsequent settlement of North America by colonialists. During these…

It is evident that raw materials for industrial and domestic use in colonial heartlands were mostly found in the colonies. The items produced included rubber, cotton and palm oil. Similarly, minerals like tin, gold and diamonds were also exploited. In those times, the slaves used to perform all the duties. Statistics show that African slave…

Historic sites are often in ruins or forgotten after many centuries. Williamsburg, VA, is a significant place in the United States’ history because of the colonial past and independence gaining. A virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg (CW) showed the visual heritage of the restored area. However, it is not commensurate with a real visit to…

In the history of Western Civilization, the ideology for expansion to new lands is often referred to as “God…Gold and Glory” In your opinion….what were some of the reasons for colonization by the European countries and especially for the continent of North America? The history of Western Civilization cannot be studied without describing the imperialism…

The development of women’s rights in colonial America is a dramatic period of U.S. history. In particular, the New England Colonies, such as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were highly patriarchal societies. Likewise, women’s roles in the Southern Colonies, for example, the Province of Georgia, were primarily restricted to household duties and motherhood. Hence, the emancipation…

Table of Contents Introduction Trade Routes to the East and North American Colonies Economic Systems and Issues Political Systems and Issues Social Systems and Issues Religious Systems and Issues The Problems between England and Spain Resolution of the Issues Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The successes and achievements in the development of European civilization significantly contributed…

By 1500, America was colonized by a diverse group of settlers from many countries. People from Spain, France, The Dutch Republic, and England came in search of fortune, freedom from religious persecution, and for a variety of other reasons. Spanish colonists established themselves in St. Augustine, located in present-day Florida. This colony was used as…

Table of Contents Introduction René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle’s Expeditions Stephen F. Austin and African Slavery in Texas Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Texas has a long and unique history with rich sociocultural practices. The Spanish rule played a central role in the economic and social development in Texas. René Robert Cavelier Sieur de…