The Southern Colonies
<p>The tobacco colonies.&mdash;Maryland, Virginia, and the northeastern part of North Carolina continued to be devoted largely to the raising of tobacco. Except on the frontiers the small farms had disappeared, having been, absorbed by great landholdi... The Spread Of The Conquest
<p>The semi-civilized tribes.&mdash;With the fall of the city the first stage of the conquest had ended. Within the following decade most of the semi-civilized tribes of southern Mexico and Central America were brought under the dominion of Spain. Dur... The St Lawrence Valley
<p>The founding of Quebec.&mdash;In 1608 De Monts obtained a renewal of his patent for one year, and, after consulting Champlain, he decided to found a settlement at Quebec. Champlain was appointed his lieutenant with full powers, and with two vessels... The Struggle With Burgoyne
<p>British plans for 1777.&mdash;Howe's plan for the campaign of 1777 called for fifteen thousand more troops. With this addition he believed that he could crush Washington and conquer Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The subjugation of the sou... The Struggle With Rivals In The West Indies
<p>Intruding colonies in the West Indies.&mdash;In the early years of the conquest Spain had occupied the larger West Indian islands&mdash;Cuba, Espa&ntilde;ola, Porto Rico, and Jamaica&mdash;but had neglected the lesser islands. They thus became a fi... The Struggle With The English On The Carolina Border
<p>The Georgia missions restored.&mdash;After the massacre of 1597, the Florida missions seem to have been practically abandoned for a time. But new missionaries, requested by the governor in 1601, reoccupied the abandoned sites, pushed farther up the... The Tea Controversy
<p>Attempted relief of the East India Company.&mdash;During this period George III and his ministers took the fatal step of attempting to force tea upon the colonies. The colonists had refrained from using tea which paid a duty and had supplied themse... The Townshend Acts
<p>Townshend.&mdash;In July, 1766, Rockingham fell from power and the Pitt-Grafton Ministry was formed. Unfortunately for the colonies, Pitt was in ill-health and took little part in shaping policies. The strong man of the cabinet was Charles Townshen... The Trans-mississippi West
<p>French advance into the Far West.&mdash;Meanwhile the French explorers had reached the Rocky Mountains. In or before 1703 twenty Canadians went from the Illinois country toward New Mexico to trade and learn about the mines. By 1705 Laurain had been... The Treaty Of Peace
<p>Western Questions.&mdash;The conquests of George Rogers Clark, the entrance of Spain into the war, and the operations of G&aacute;lvez turned the attention of congressional leaders to peace terms. Would Spain be willing to grant the United States f... The Tudor Period
<p>Periods of English activities.&mdash;While the French were colonizing Canada and the West Indies, and the Spaniards were opening mines and ranches in northern Mexico, the English were founding still more vigorous settlements on the Atlantic seaboar... The War In The South
<p>Conquest of Georgia.&mdash;When France became the ally of the United States, British statesmen realized that the conquest of New England and the middle states was impossible, but they still hoped to conquer the South. From East Florida the British ... The War In The West
<p>Competition for the support of the Indians.&mdash;The westward movement across the mountains was almost simultaneous with the outbreak of the Revolution, and the western settlements were soon drawn into the current. The frontiersmen held back the I... The War Of Jenkins' Ear
<p>Puerto Bello, Cartagena, and Chagres.&mdash;As soon as war appeared inevitable, orders were despatched to Jamaica to make reprisals and Admiral Edward Vernon, in command of nine war vessels, was sent to the West Indies. Hearing that the Spanish gal... The War Of The Austrian Succession
<p>France enters the war.&mdash;The European situation had developed along lines by 1743 which brought France into an offensive alliance with Spain. In 1740 the Emperor Charles VI died and his daughter Maria Theresa became Archduchess of Austria and Q...

Hudson's Bay Company The West Indies The Massachusetts Bay Colony The Mines Of Northern Mexico The Founding Of Alta California The Conquest Of The Valley Of Mexico Spain During The Conquest The Settlement Of The Atlantic Seaboard

The Struggle With The English On The Carolina Border The Occupation Of The Floridas Trans-alleghany Settlement Beginning Of Organized Resistance The Trans-mississippi West The War Of The English Succession Western Trade And Exploration The Struggle With Rivals In The West Indies