1. Struggle for Power
1.1. In 1700s Britain and France clash
1.1.1. Led to French/Indian War in 1754
1.1.2. British conquered capital of New France in 1759
1.1.3. Treaty of Paris signed in 1763
1.1.3.1. Ensures dominance of North America for British
1.1.3.2. Give up Canada to British
1.1.3.3. Louisiana given to Spain
2. Triangular Trade
2.1. 1st leg
2.1.1. Merchant ships bring European goods to Africa
2.2. 2nd leg
2.2.1. Known as "Middle Passage"
2.2.1.1. Many died before European ships arrived
2.2.1.2. Slaves kept under the deck of ships
2.2.1.3. Disease/Suicide killed most slaves
2.2.2. Slaves transported to Americas
2.3. 3rd leg
2.3.1. Merchants carry American goods to Europe
2.4. Many grew wealthy off trade
3. Settlers/Explorers
3.1. France, Netherlands, England, Sweden, and Spain planned to settle in North America in 1600s
3.2. French claim Canada as New France
3.2.1. Early 1700s French have land from Quebec to Louisiana
3.3. English build first colony in Virginia in 1607
3.3.1. Many English are then attracted to live in "New World"
3.3.1.1. Religious Freedom
3.3.1.2. Wealth
3.3.2. Import African slaves to work plantations