Colonial Conflicts and Settlements

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St. Augustine was established by the Spanish in 1565 and explored by Ponce de Leon as early as 1513.

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Spanish Florida

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For the next 100 years, there was competition between the French, Spanish, and English over the area.

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Competition in Florida

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Spain viewed Florida as a launch pad for western expansion and a missionary field.

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Spain's View of Florida

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In 1609, Hudson (English) sailed up the Hudson River under contract with the Dutch East India Company.

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Hudson's Voyage

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In 1623, the Dutch West India Company established a colony on Manahatta for the fur trade.

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Dutch Colony on Manahatta

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The Dutch set up a "fortified wooden wall" for defense from the English in 1653, known today as Wall Street.

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Dutch Defense Strategy

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To the north was New England, and further north was New France.

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New England and New France

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In 1664, King Charles II of England gave his brother James II, the Duke of York, vast new world territories.

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King Charles II's Grant

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The Duke of York's claim and military might ended the 41-year Dutch rule.

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End of Dutch Rule

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Quebec was founded in 1608.

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Quebec's Founding