PDF-(BOOK)-Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England

Written with an elegant simplicity of style this pioneering study has become an enduring classic in the fields of American colonial and environmental history Howard R Lamar Yale UniversityChanges in the Land is an original and persuasive interpretation of the changing circumstances in New Englands plant and animal communities that occurred with the shift from Indian to European dominance With the tools of both historian and ecologist William Cronon constructs a brilliant interdisciplinary analysis of how the land and the people influenced one another and how that complex web of relationships shaped New Englands communitiesBy appraising evidence that ranges from fossil pollen counts to Puritan court documents William Cronon explains how the farming practices and commercial instincts of the early English Colonists destroyed the regions flourishing forest habitat and doomed New Englands native Indians with it Cronons eloquent book has the rigor of firstrate history and the power of tragedy Jim Miller NewsweekThe books greatest contribution is bringing together work from so many sources in a wide range of disciplines and in focusing it through the lens of ecological concerns Karen Ordahl Kupperman The Journal of American History. th. century.. SSUSH1a: . Explain Virginia’s development; include the . Virginia Company. , . tobacco cultivation. , relationships with Native Americans such as . Powhatan. , . development of the . Geography . pg. 162. Fertile soil. Rolling hills and valleys. Mild Climate (plenty of sun and rain). Wide rivers (Delaware and Hudson) for transportation. Natural Resources. . * wood, deer, beaver. * . France vs. England. Between 1689 and 1763, these two nations fought against one another 4 times. That’s 4 wars in just 70 years!!. The last one, King George’s War ended in a stalemate (nobody won). Role of England. England weak, politically and economically in comparison to Spain. . Henry VII sponsored John Cabot’s voyages to Canada 1497 . lost interest when NW passage not discovered.. Lack of political will, and military capacity to challenge Spain before later 16thC. Reading and discussion prep. If there is a book assigned for the week I will expect you to use that to prepare. If there is not I will post some a extract on-line (usually primary source). I also expect you to give yourself a background knowledge of the subject. Unit 3. The Road to Revolution. After the French and Indian War, Britain wanted to govern all its landholdings in North America equally. King George III-king of England who’s strict laws and high taxes led to the American Revolution. Page 27. Thursday. . Warm-Up. Grab a Goal 4 Syllabus and stick it in your notebook!. What do we already know about how Native Americans are treated by the U.S. Government?. . Post Test Fun!. Turn in your test and answer sheet. 7:30-10:30 p.m.. Featuring:. Ellie . Lofaro. . &. Point of Grace. jillshouse.org/event/an-evening-in-. december. Jill’s House. Presents --. Hear Ye!. Hear ye!. For information and Tickets go to:. 3. , Lesson . 3. Religious Freedom. The next wave of colonist would be seeking Religious Freedom.. RECAP: England is a Protestant Nation thanks to King Henry the VIII since 1534 forming the Anglican Church.. I can explain why New Englanders abandoned Winthrop’s vision of a “city upon a hill.”. I can describe why indentured servitude gave way to racial slavery in England’s plantation colonies.. I can differentiate the Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies as it pertains to social, economic and political development. In this lesson, we will:. Explain why there was tension between the Indians and white Americans by 1850.. Describe the two solutions put forward by President Fillmore in 1851.. Starter: . Based on your previous knowledge can you describe how the Indians lived?. Camille Eva Ben H Omar Colin Newport Who was Newport? Christopher Newport was born in 1561 and died in 1617. His job was a privateer and navigator. A privateer and navigator is similar to a pirate except he fought the pirates. While he was fighting he lost his hand and replaced it with a hook. Role of England. England weak, politically and economically in comparison to Spain. . Henry VII sponsored John Cabot’s voyages to Canada 1497 . lost interest when NW passage not discovered.. Lack of political will, and military capacity to challenge Spain before later 16thC. I can explain why New Englanders abandoned Winthrop’s vision of a “city upon a hill.”. I can describe why indentured servitude gave way to racial slavery in England’s plantation colonies.. I can differentiate the Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies as it pertains to social, economic and political development.