#AP US History: Colonial America (1607-1754) - The Night Before Review 🚀

Hey! Let's make sure you're totally ready for the AP exam tomorrow. We're going to break down the key stuff about colonial America, focusing on what you really need to know. Let's get to it!

#🗺️ Colonial Overview (1607-1754)

Caption: A map of the British Empire in America, highlighting the diverse colonial claims.

#🌍 European Colonization: A Quick Look

• Motivations: European powers (Spain, France, Netherlands, Britain) colonized North America for economic, imperial, and religious reasons.
• Diverse Goals: Each nation had distinct goals:
  • Spain: Focused on extracting precious metals (gold, silver) and converting natives to Catholicism. 🏆
  • France: Emphasized fur trading and establishing settlements along rivers (Mississippi, St. Lawrence). 🏞️
  • Netherlands: Set up trading posts in the Northeast.
  • Britain: Established colonies along the Atlantic coast, focused on cash crops like tobacco. 🚬

#⚔️ Competition & Conflict

• Rivalry: European nations competed fiercely for control of resources and strategic locations.
• Impact: This competition shaped the development of the colonies and ultimately led to the Seven Years' War (aka the French and Indian War). 💥

#🇬🇧 British Colonization

#🤝 Relationship with Great Britain

• Complex Dynamic: British colonies had a complicated relationship with Britain. They were influenced by British norms but developed their own unique identities.
• Tensions: There was a constant tension between the desire for strong ties with Britain and resistance to British control.
• **Transatlantic Exchange...