Posted: November 4th, 2016

The exploration and settlement of the American continents by Europeans initiated contact between Europeans, Native Americans, and slaves brought from Africa.

The exploration and settlement of the American continents by Europeans initiated contact between Europeans, Native Americans, and slaves brought from Africa. How did these diverse interactions affect each group? Which group do you think benefited most from this contact?

Compare European settlements in the Chesapeake area and New England in terms of goals, governments, social structures, and religions. What similarities do you find most remarkable? What differences do you find interesting?