New England Question

4. How did the rivalry between Spain, France, and England in North America relate to their worldwide struggle?

All three European countries were trying to establish colonies throughout the world that could serve as profitable trade centers. The more wealth that these trade centers brought in, the more powerful the sponsoring country would seem.

The more powerful the country, the more control they would have. North America was one example of gaining this wealth, power, and control over other countries of the world.

Middle Colony Questions

4. Which Indians supported the English? Why?

The Iroquois, because they were old enemies with the Algonquins, who sided with the French.

The Algonquins felt that the English provided a fairer price, selling their trade goods for a lower price.

Economics and hatred of an old enemy are key reasons for the Algonquins to support the English.

Southern Colony Question

4. Explain the importance of William Johnson in North America.

William Johnson was married to the sister of a Mohawk Chief, who convinced the Iroquois to side with the British. He was well respected by the Indians, and they listened to him intently.

ORV Question

4. (5/1) Read the colored information on page 135 of your text. Answer the following questions regarding the reading.

A.) What are these statements about?

B.) What opinion did these Native Americans have of the English? Provide two examples (words/phrases) that display how the Indians felt.

C.) How reliable or accurate is their point of view? Explain your answer.

A. The English mistreatment of Native

Americans.

B. The Indians disliked and mistrusted

the English. Examples to display this are: “possessed themselves of our country”; “penned up like hogs”;

“these dogs dressed in red…you must

lift the hatchet against them.”

C. Yes they were accurate. These were

respected leaders and the information

is from reliable primary sources

displaying the Native American point of view.

The English (as well as the French) were attempting to take the land from the Native Americans for their own benefit and wealth.