Running head: English Colonization and the
Road to Revolution
Survey of United States History – C121 Task 1
Maria Vichio
Western Governors University
,English Colonization and the Road to Revolution 2
A. Reasons for the English colonization
The English colonization of the New World was motivated by the ambitions of the
European states and their eagerness to find, invade, and take advantage of the New World. After
decades of war with France and Spain, there was a lack of resources and riches in the European
economy. They wanted to venture out and see what could be found in Asia and the Middle East.
Trade with the Far East was vital to replenish the wealth of Europe. This is what led Christopher
Columbus’ initial voyage in 1492. (Norton, 2015)
A1. Discuss the political motivations for English imperialism.
, English Colonization and the Road to Revolution 3
The political motivations for European imperialism originated in the fifteenth century,
when European nations began to explore more lands in pursuit of the “New World” to establish
new riches and trade routes. A new Colony would provide fresh sources for what they were
looking for. For decades, large European nations have been competing for power over their
neighbors. Their desire for power was through transoceanic trade routes, A trade route intended
to provide direct access to African and Asian goods, furthermore they also wanted richer lands,
because that meant more capital. Europe was in hardship, they were powerless, and they had no
control due to a lack of resources. Africa and Asia had capital that could easily be transformed
into the wealth that gave power to them. Access to these tools will allow Europe to gain strength.
If Europe had what Africa and Asia had, then this will allow them to fund larger armies, and
larger armies meant more political power and more political power could be used against Spain,
weakening their stronghold on the region. So, in a nutshell, Ultimate control, national pride,
security, and social status are what lead countries to compete against each other. (Norton, 2015)
A2: Describe the social pressures that contributed to English colonization of North
America.
The social pressures that led to the English colonization of North America were, politics,
economic growth, and religion. Many people from England decided that they would go to the
new world to change their lives and their way of life. The migration of the English to North
American would mean that they would no longer die from starvation and diseases. In England at
the time had large-scale crop production. They also suffered from no work and no wages;
therefore, they were not able to care or feed their families. This was due to the increase of goods
from the United States. This caused an up-rise in the population of England. It drove people to
fight for food, clothing and other essential goods, Therefore the Englishman had to journey the
Road to Revolution
Survey of United States History – C121 Task 1
Maria Vichio
Western Governors University
,English Colonization and the Road to Revolution 2
A. Reasons for the English colonization
The English colonization of the New World was motivated by the ambitions of the
European states and their eagerness to find, invade, and take advantage of the New World. After
decades of war with France and Spain, there was a lack of resources and riches in the European
economy. They wanted to venture out and see what could be found in Asia and the Middle East.
Trade with the Far East was vital to replenish the wealth of Europe. This is what led Christopher
Columbus’ initial voyage in 1492. (Norton, 2015)
A1. Discuss the political motivations for English imperialism.
, English Colonization and the Road to Revolution 3
The political motivations for European imperialism originated in the fifteenth century,
when European nations began to explore more lands in pursuit of the “New World” to establish
new riches and trade routes. A new Colony would provide fresh sources for what they were
looking for. For decades, large European nations have been competing for power over their
neighbors. Their desire for power was through transoceanic trade routes, A trade route intended
to provide direct access to African and Asian goods, furthermore they also wanted richer lands,
because that meant more capital. Europe was in hardship, they were powerless, and they had no
control due to a lack of resources. Africa and Asia had capital that could easily be transformed
into the wealth that gave power to them. Access to these tools will allow Europe to gain strength.
If Europe had what Africa and Asia had, then this will allow them to fund larger armies, and
larger armies meant more political power and more political power could be used against Spain,
weakening their stronghold on the region. So, in a nutshell, Ultimate control, national pride,
security, and social status are what lead countries to compete against each other. (Norton, 2015)
A2: Describe the social pressures that contributed to English colonization of North
America.
The social pressures that led to the English colonization of North America were, politics,
economic growth, and religion. Many people from England decided that they would go to the
new world to change their lives and their way of life. The migration of the English to North
American would mean that they would no longer die from starvation and diseases. In England at
the time had large-scale crop production. They also suffered from no work and no wages;
therefore, they were not able to care or feed their families. This was due to the increase of goods
from the United States. This caused an up-rise in the population of England. It drove people to
fight for food, clothing and other essential goods, Therefore the Englishman had to journey the
