Colonization Of North America: English Settlements - The European Westward Movement

The video explores the colonization of North America by the English, focusing on the Virginia Company, early settlements like Jamestown, and the role of figures like Sir Walter Raleigh. It discusses the recruitment of indentured servants, the harsh conditions in 17th century England, and the English's perception of Spanish colonization. The video highlights the economic motivations behind colonization and the English belief in their moral superiority.

What was one of the main conflicts between the Indians and the English in early America?

• Trade disputes

• Cultural misunderstandings

• Religious differences

• Land ownership

How did the Virginia Company recruit settlers for the colonies?

• By promising gold

• By offering free land

• Through coercion and choice

• Through religious conversion

What was the initial purpose of the Roanoke settlement?

• To establish a religious community

• To create a trade hub

• To serve as a base for English privateers

• To mine for gold

Who was given the exclusive monopoly on colonization in North America in 1585?

• John Smith

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Christopher Columbus

What was a significant reason for English migration to America in the 17th century?

• The push of economic hardship in England

• The allure of gold

• The promise of religious freedom

• The desire for adventure

What was the English perception of Spanish colonization in the Americas?

• It was peaceful and cooperative

• It was brutal and exploitative

• It was technologically advanced

• It was economically beneficial

What solution did the West Countrymen propose for the 'sturdy beggars' in England?

• Sending them to workhouses

• Migrating them to Virginia

• Providing them with education

• Enlisting them in the army