HIST 020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Atlantic Slave Trade
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Critical questions: what was the primary motivation behind the virginia company"s settlement of jamestown in. How did the joint stock company create problems for virginia"s first settlers: the primary motivation was in search of economic opportunity. They expected to prosper from mineral wealth such as gold and iron ore, timber and wood products and other natural resources. The site also was chosen as a defensive position. It was surrounded on three sides by water and on a fourth by swamp. What did the rebellion demonstrate about changing relationships between england and the colonies: colonial rebellion against the governor of virginia in 1676. Nathaniel bacon was the leader of the uprising protesting governor berkeley"s neglect of calls for a stronger military presence in the frontier to end problems caused by indian hostility. What caused the increased demand for slaves after 1500: 1400, african communities enslaved outsiders and the slaves had some protections.
