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The Delay of English Colonization Until the 1600s: A Historical Analysis

England's delay in colonizing during the 1600s stemmed from various factors, including political instability after King Henry VIII's death, a minor European power status, and a skepticism towards North America's value. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) marked a shift in attitude as she aimed to expand England's dominions and alleviate social crises at home, including overpopulation and poverty. The impact of the Protestant Reformation further shaped England's aspirations, with economic and religious motivations driving the eventual colonization efforts.

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The Delay of English Colonization Until the 1600s: A Historical Analysis

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  1. England

  2. Why did England wait until the 1600s to colonize? • Preoccupied with leadership crisis after the death of King Henry VIII in 1547

  3. Queen Elizabeth I “Then shall her Majesty’s dominions be enlarged, all odious idleness from our realm utterly banished, dives decayed towns repaired, and the ignorant and barbarian idolators taught to know Christ.” --Sir George Peckham, 1582

  4. 1497 = John Cabot sailed from England • 1500s = England was a minor power in Europe • English doubted the value of North America • 1558 – 1603 = Queen Elizabeth’s attitude changed during her reign

  5. Henry the VIII • Henry 7th built an alliance with Spain by marrying son Arthur with Spain’s Catherine of Aragon • Henry VIII married Catherine after Arthur died

  6. The English Reformation • 1517 = Martin Luther’s 95 Theses & the Protestant Reformation • Anne Boleyn • Henry VIII formed Protestant Church of England (Anglican Church)

  7. Henry VIII’s Heirs • 1547 – 1553 = Protestant, young King Edward • 1553 – 1558 = Catholic “Bloody Mary” • Protestants persecuted under “Bloody Mary” • 1558 – 1603 = Elizabeth restored England back to Protestantism

  8. Ireland • Large Catholic population persecuted by English military conquest • Similarities to American settlement Eviction of Catholic tenants in Ireland

  9. The Social Crisis • 1500s = Overpopulation in England • 1550 = 3 million people • 1600 = 4 million people • Decreased food production • “Enclosure” movement • End of 1600s = ½ of England lived in poverty William Hogarth, Gin Lane

  10. America: Land of Opportunity “Every man may be the master and owner of his own labor an land.” --John Smith from Virginia, 1607

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