the spanish, french, and the english all explored america and left a lasting mark on the new world's development. compare and contrast the colonbization methods used by each. be sure to discuss the goals, characteristics, and lasting effects of each power's methods.
any specific help would be appreciated...thanks
Rather than duplicate information you already know, I'll be glad to comment on and add to your thoughts.
I suggest you start with three separate pages -- one for each nationality. Divide each of these pages into the three main topics you need to discuss.
I will do that. breaking it down might help clear things up. i have it, just having trouble getting in words. thank you.
This advice from Writeacher will also help you organize your paper.
Whenever you are writing a comparison/contrast paper (paragraph, essay, research paper), you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Write all the information about one of your topics on one page.
2. Write all the information about the other topic on another page.
3. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each topic will vary depending on your main points. I would include comparisons (how they are similar) in the introduction and conclusion, but sections 2 and 3 and all those details will be stating and explaining how they are different.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison/contrast papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison/contrast writing.
you are 100% an angel. this helps tons. love the outline. thank you
Writeacher is great! :-)
You're welcome from both of us.
To compare and contrast the colonization methods used by the Spanish, French, and English in America, you can focus on their goals, characteristics, and lasting effects. Here's an outline to help you structure your response:
I. Spanish Colonization
A. Goals:
1. Expanding the Spanish Empire
2. Extracting valuable resources, such as gold and silver
B. Characteristics:
1. Strong centralized control from the Spanish Crown
2. Use of brutal force and conquest to subjugate indigenous populations
3. Establishment of large estates and encomienda system
C. Lasting Effects:
1. Widespread Spanish language and cultural influence in Latin America
2. Intermixing of Spanish and indigenous populations, leading to the creation of new racial and ethnic groups (Mestizos)
3. Introduction of Catholicism as the dominant religion
4. Exploitation and decline of indigenous civilizations (such as the Aztecs and Incas)
II. French Colonization
A. Goals:
1. Establishing a profitable fur trade
2. Creating a strategic presence in North America
B. Characteristics:
1. Limited permanent settlements, instead focused on trading posts
2. Cooperation and intermarriage with indigenous peoples, particularly the Native American tribes
3. More flexible and cooperative approach compared to the Spanish
C. Lasting Effects:
1. Influence of French language, culture, and legal systems in parts of North America (such as Quebec)
2. Intermarriage and cultural exchange between French settlers and Native Americans
3. Development of alliances with Native American tribes, which had long-lasting impacts on intertribal relations
4. French influence on the exploration and mapping of North America, including the Mississippi River
III. English Colonization
A. Goals:
1. Establishing permanent settlements for economic purposes
2. Expanding English influence and territory
B. Characteristics:
1. Creation of self-governing colonies, notably the Virginia House of Burgesses and Mayflower Compact
2. Land ownership and individual farming as a basis of colonization
3. More conflict with indigenous populations, leading to displacement and wars
C. Lasting Effects:
1. English language, legal system, and political institutions (such as representative democracy) established in English colonies
2. Significant impact on Native American populations through disease, warfare, and land loss
3. Development of plantation economies based on cash crops, leading to the growth of slavery in the southern colonies
4. Seeds of American independence planted through the establishment of democratic practices in the colonies
By addressing these key points for each colonial power, you can provide a comprehensive comparison and contrast of the Spanish, French, and English colonization methods in America, as well as their goals, characteristics, and lasting effects. Good luck with your research!