Other Empires Reach North America - Dutch, French & English Colonies Explained

Why did European empires race to claim land in North America, and where did they settle? In this 7th grade social studies lesson, students will explore the motivations behind Dutch, French, and English colonization efforts, identify the regions they settled, and learn about the economic activities — like fur trading and agriculture — that developed in the Dutch and French colonies. This lesson is part of Miacademy’s U.S. History 1: Exploration - 1877 course. Check out our channel for more lessons on early colonization! We hope you are enjoying our large selection of engaging core & elective K-12 learning videos. New videos are added all the time - make sure you come back often to learn more! If you'd like us to cover any additional topics, please let us know. For practice, assessment, and many interactive activities that go along with each video, as well as a teacher/parent dashboard, go to Miacademy.co for Grades K-8 or Miaprep.com for Grades 9-12! Discount Link: https://www.parents.miacademy.co/coup...