For the comparison question, discuss both Hakluyt and Winthrop. For the reflection question, consider what these sources reveal about the goals and expectations surrounding English colonization.
Be sure to answer all questions.
Richard Hakluyt – English Colonization (20 points)
Who was Hakluyt trying to persuade, and what did he want that person to do? What does this tell you about the purpose of the document?
Identify two reasons Hakluyt gives for English colonization. Explain why each reason would have appealed to England.
How does Hakluyt connect colonization to religion? Use a specific example from the source.
What does Hakluyt say about Spain and its activities in the Americas? Why might competition with Spain have encouraged England to colonize?
John Winthrop – A “City Upon a Hill’ (20 Points)
How does Winthrop explain the existence of rich and poor people? What responsibilities does he believe people have toward one another?
Why does Winthrop believe that members of the colony must depend upon and support one another?
What does Winthrop mean when he says that the settlers have entered into a “covenant” with God? What does he believe could happen if they fail to uphold it?
What does Winthrop mean when he says that the colony will be “as a city upon a hill” and that “the eyes of all people are upon us”?
Comparison (10 points)
Both Hakluyt and Winthrop discuss the purposes and expectations of English colonization, but they emphasize different ideas.
How are their visions of colonization similar, and how are they different? Consider their views of religion, community, wealth, and England’s goals. Use evidence from both sources in your response.
Reflection (10 points)
After reading both sources, what do these documents reveal about the goals and expectations Europeans brought with them when establishing colonies in North America? What do you think is most important to understand about these early colonial ideas?