Colonial Rivals

Hannah Hill
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers European Expansion, focusing on the Age of Exploration and Colonial Rivalries. It examines the roles of Spain, Portugal, the Dutch, and France in colonization, highlighting key conflicts like the Asiento, the War of the Spanish Succession, the Seven Years' War, and the Treaty of Tordesillas. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips covering mercantilism, the transatlantic slave trade, and the impact of colonial rivalries on European power.
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#Age of Exploration and Colonial Rivalries
#Spain & Portugal: The OG Colonizers
- Spain and Portugal kicked off the colonial game, sparking major competition among European powers.
- Spain became a powerhouse in the 1500s, dominating the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
- Portugal also grabbed significant land in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
- This early dominance fueled other European countries' desire to get in on the action. 🌊
Caption: The expansion of the Spanish and Portuguese empires across the globe.
#The Dutch: Masters of Trade
- The Dutch jumped into exploration in the early 1600s, colonizing New York thanks to Henry Hudson.
- The Dutch East India Company became a major player, taking over many Portuguese trading posts.
- Why were they so successful?
- Autonomous provinces run by merchant oligarchies.
- The largest merchant marine fleet in Europe.
- Spread of Calvinism.
- Religious and intellectual tolerance that boosted economic growth. 💡
Caption: A map showing the extent of Dutch colonies in North America.
#France: Fish, Fur,...

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