New York And East New Jersey
<p>Population.&mdash;Economically and socially New York and East New Jersey were closely related. At the end of the Andros r&eacute;gime the population of New York was probably 18,000, and that of East New Jersey about 10,000. More than half of the Ne... Northeastward Advance Of The Spanish Frontier
<p>The Chihuahua mines.&mdash;In Nueva Vizcaya two notable forward steps north were taken in the early eighteenth century. These were the opening of the Chihuahua silver deposits and the advance down the Conchos valley. In 1703-1704 rich ores were dis... Northern Explorations
<p>English and Russian activities.&mdash;Continued rumors of Russian and English activities had by now led to a new series of explorations which gave Spain claim to the Pacific Coast for nearly a thousand miles beyond the points reached by Cabrillo an... Old And New Spain Under Philip Ii
<p>Philip's inheritance.&mdash;Charles V's stormy reign came to a close in 1556, when he abdicated in favor of his son, Philip II, who inherited Spain with its colonies, Naples, Milan, Franche Comt&eacute;, and the Netherlands. The imperial office and... Opening The Upper Lake Region And The Mississippi Valley
<p>Two Lines of Approach.&mdash;The French had now established themselves firmly in the lower St. Lawrence basin and in the Caribbean area. From these two bases they now proceeded to the Mississippi Valley and the northern Gulf littoral. From the St. ... Pennsylvania
<p>The Quaker faith.&mdash;The Reformation produced many religious sects. Writh the breaking down of one authoritative church and the substitution of the idea that any one might read and interpret the Bible, religious groups began forming. Among the n... Pimer&iacutea Alta
<p>The Jesuits.&mdash;The occupation of Texas was contemporaneous with the advance into Pimer&iacute;a Alta (northern Sonora and southern Arizona) and Lower California. The work of the indefatigable Jesuits on the northern frontier of New Spain is adm... Plymouth Colony
<p>Failures of the Plymouth Company.&mdash;The Plymouth Company, which received its charter in 1606, took immediate measures to occupy its territories. In that year two unsuccessful attempts were made to found colonies. The information brought back, h... Politics Administration And Expansion
<p>Attitude of the colonies during the Puritan Revolution.&mdash;The personal rule of Charles I came to an end in 1641 and for eight years England was convulsed with civil war. During the struggle both Royalists and Parliamentarians claimed jurisdicti... Portuguese Discoveries
<p>The rise of Portugal.&mdash;In the work of geographical and commercial expansion Portugal now took the lead. The little kingdom, from a small territory to the north of the Douro, had gradually extended its domain to the southward by driving out the... Progress Of The War
<p>Burning of Falmouth.&mdash;Events were also taking place in America which were convincing the public that the war for independence must be fought to the bitter end. In October, 1775, four British war vessels sailed into the harbor of Falmouth, now ... Provisions For Defence Government And The Fur Trade
<p>Amherst's plan for defence.&mdash;While the Spaniards were occupying western Louisiana the British were organizing the country ceded by France and Spain east of the Mississippi, in Canada, and in the West Indies. In 1763 the Secretary of War asked ... Readjustment In Spanish North America
<p>Effect of the Seven Years' War.&mdash;The outcome of the Seven Years' War caused several readjustments in Spanish North America. It left Spain in a position where she must restore her colonial power or sink to the rank of a third rate nation. Renew... Reforms Of The Grenville Ministry
<p>Economy and reform.&mdash;At the end of the French and Indian War, England was burdened with a staggering debt. To build up the resources of the empire, increase the revenues, and protect the dominions were the objects of the ministers of George II... Reorganization And The Iroquois Wars
<p>A centralist system established.&mdash;As complaints arose regarding the last governmental arrangements, the king changed the form of control, creating a council to consist of the governor, any ex-governor who might be in the country, and the super...

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