Hakluyt s writings strongly encouraged the establishment of english colonies in the new world. The glory of god by planting of religion among those infidels. While still a schoolboy, hakluyt visited the law offices of his cousin and saw a large display of geographical. Richard hakluyt was one of the earliest proponents of english colonizaton. Richard hakluyt, reasons for colonization, 1585 modern. He encouraged english merchants and the government to adopt a policy of maritime trade and colonial. Degrees, lays out an argument for settlement that is by turns missiological, mercantilist, virulently anticatholic, and imperialistically militant in scope. He argued that colonies would not only create new markets for english goods, they would also help alleviate poverty and unemployment by siphoning off the surplus population.
This document was written to convince queen elizabeth i to support the colonization schemes of walter raleigh and to encourage english merchants. Grotius arguments supported englands right to trade in the indies. Introduction and table of contents by richard hakluyt excerpt from discourse of western planting by richard hakluyt 1584. The importance of richard hakluyt is that he encouraged england to establish colonies. Hakluyt society conference the hakluyt society blog. What arguments did richard hakluyt use to arouse englands. In his discourse on western planting, propagandist richard hakluyt made a strong argument for crown support for english colonization based on military advantage and economic benefit. However, the most tangible future output of the hakluyt society symposium will be a collection of essays edited by the symposium organisers and. The settlement type of colonization in the colonies of new england as in. Richard hakluyt, better known as richard hakluyt the elder or richard hakluyt the lawyer to distinguish him from his younger cousin of the same name, was an active propagandist of english colonization of north. These early experiences had shown that the cost of colonization was too expensive for any individual investor.
The indigenous people of the americas, currently enslaved by the spanish, would rally to an english empire, he argued, and then they could be integrated within an empire dedicated to the international expansion of english liberty. This simple, designerfriendly egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet is free for public consumption. Read both documents and answer the following questions. Also richard hakluyt, a member of the skinners company, which dealt in skins and furs. As a translator and editor, hakluyt played an important role in the dissemination of navigational and topographical. English exploration, exploration, american beginnings. Discourse concerning western planting was a document written by richard hakluyt in 1584.
Late elizabethan protestantism, colonialism, and the fear of the. If you do not have this software, you may download it free from adobes web site. He is known for promoting the english colonization of. Richard hakluyt was an english writer who wrote a discourse concerning western planting in 1584. Richard hakluyt makes the case for english colonization. English geographer who published collected accounts of english exploratory voyages in principal navigations, voyages, and discoveries of. Hakluyts comments are based on a supplemental map published by ortelius in 1581. Richard hakluyt about 1579, he began urging the english to challenge spains domination over the western hemisphere. The arguments of richard hakluyt influenced the idea and growth of colonization in england. France, and the colonization of australia, emerge from flinderss nomenclature. Chapter 1 examines the early colonization of british north america in the context of the broader.
The publications of the hakluyt society founded in 1846 made available edited and sometimes translated early accounts of exploration. Hakluyt the elders 1585 pamphlet, inducements to the liking of the voyage intended towards virginia in 40. Explanation richard hakluyt, better known as richard hakluyt younger, is a nickname to distinguish hakluyt from his cousin. Richard hakluyt was probably born in london, england, in 1553. Download the alphabet in pdf or illustrator format, and start having some fun. If you were queen elizabeths advisor, would you suggest she follow hakluyts advice or not. In this selection, he justifies english predations against spanish shipping and ports in the new world.
Born in herfordshire, english geographer and clergyman richard hakluyt devoted much of his life to preserving the records of all english voyages of discovery and promoting the advantages of exploring and settling north america. National and economic reasons to colonize america 1582 and 1585 richard hakluyt the younger 15521616 and richard hakluyt the elder dates unknown2 i to the right worshipful and most virtuous gentleman, master. English reasons for colonization page 2 of 10 god to practice their faith free from the limits of the church of england. This argument for english colonization was written by richard hakluyt in 1584. Hakluyt s arguments covered almost every possible benefit that might arise from colonization economic, political, religious, nationalist, and social. Are there possible faults with hakluyts argument or difficulties that he might be overlooking. English reasons for colonization coastal bend college. Hakluyt provides a handy summary of his argument for a colony near. Richard hakluyt, reasons for colonization, 1585 modern translation to convert people to christianity. Take a quick interactive quiz on the concepts in richard hakluyt. Richard hakluyt, better known as richard hakluyt the younger or richard hakluyt the minister to distinguish him from his elder cousin of the same name, was an editor, geographer, and anglican minister. Both of his parents died when he was quite young, leaving richard and his siblings in the care of an older cousin.
In twentyone chapters, summarized here, hakluyt emphasized the many benefits that england would receive by creating colonies in the americas. Discourse concerning western planting was a document written by richard hakluyt in 1584 this document was written to convince queen elizabeth i to support the colonization schemes of walter raleigh and to encourage english merchants and gentry to invest in those enterprises the document makes the following points. Richard hakluyt, an argument for colonization 1584 protestant minister and scholar wrote a disclosure of western planting listing 23 reasons why queen elizabeth i should support the establishment of colonies. What influenced the idea and growth of colonization in. Richard hakluyt, promoter of the new world dialnet. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1899, consists of 100 books containing published or previously unpublished works by authors from christopher columbus to sir francis drake, and covering voyages to the new world, to china and japan, to russia. A rationale for new world colonization digital history id 70. Richard hakluyt, an oxford clergyman and the outstanding english propagandist for colonization, argued that colonies would not only create new markets for english goods, they would also help alleviate poverty and unemployment by siphoning off the surplus population. But by the end of the century, the english began to think more seriously about north america. Hakluyts promise is the first fulllength biography of richard hakluyt since george bruner parks, richard hakluyt and the english voyages new york, 1928.
Adapted from richard hakluyt, an argument for colonization from a discourse concerning western planting 1584,reproduced in voices of freedom. Las casas, richard hakluyt, richard beacon, and samuel purchas, all argued. With his cousin, he acted as one of the chief propagandists of english colonization. The british empire must convert the native americans to christianity. Divers voyages touching the discovery of america and the. Richard hakluyt makes the case for english colonization, 1584 richard hakluyt used this document to persuade queen elizabeth i to devote more money and energy into encouraging english colonization. A particuler discourse concerninge the greate necessitie and manifolde comodyties that are like to growe to this realme of englande by the westerne discoveries lately attempted, written in the yere 1584 by richarde hackluyt of oxforde at the requeste and direction of. Inducements to the liking of the voyage intended towards virginia in 40. Richard hakluyt 1553november 23, 1616, the orphaned second son of a welsh family that had settled in hertfordshire a few generations ago and supported in his studies through the benevolence of the state and guild scholarships, was introduced to the wonders of geography as a young boy through the chance glimpse of an universal mappe. Hakluyt understood that in order for england to be successful and remain powerful, they would need to find new markets in.
The principal navigations, voyages, traffiques and discoveries of the english nation volume richard hakluyt 196 downloads the principal navigations, voyages, traffiques and discoveries of the english nation volume 09 richard hakluyt 105 downloads the principal navigations, voyages, traffiques and discoveries of the english nation volume 11 richard hakluyt 103 downloads. Colliding cultures reader the american yawp reader. An argument for english colonization written by richard hakluyt. His major publication is the principall navigations, voiages and discoveries of the english nation. The glory of god by planting of religion among those infidels, was the first reason that richard hakluyt stated as a reason for england to colonize the new world. Richard hakluyt definition of richard hakluyt by the. Hakluyts writings strongly encouraged the establishment of english colonies in the new world. Written in the year 1584 by richard hakluyt, now first printed from a contemporary manuscript cambridge, ma. English reasons for colonization1 additional reasons for. Richard hakluyt, english geographer noted for his political influence, his voluminous writings, and his persistent promotion of elizabethan overseas expansion, especially the colonization of north america. Below is an excerpt from a rationale for new world colonization. A particular discourse concerning the great necessity and manifold commodities that are like to grow to this realm of england by the western discoveries lately attempted, written in the year 1584 by richarde hackluyt of oxford at the request and direction of the right worshipful mr. History 105 midterm at university of mississippi studyblue.
The make the british queens empire larger and by doing so to increase her honor, profit, and power. He was from a long established herefordshire family, possibly of dutch origin. Hakluyts arguments that colonization of the americas would be a boon to english commerce and an opportunity to christianize the virginia. It is argued that there was a significant source of environmental lead exposure. In this essay, we will argue that emerging british empire had several ways for integration of its north american territories. These practice questions will help you master the material. Richard hakluyt used this document to persuade queen elizabeth i to devote more money and energy into encouraging english colonization. And adventurers and investors such as richard hakluyt believed that a. Richard hakluyt the younger richard hakluyt 15521616 contributed by mary fuller and brendan wolfe. Coastal bend college does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Richard hakluyt, 1548 richard hakluyt, a discourse concerning western planting.
The father died in 1557 when our richard hakluyt was about five, and the mother soon after. The hakluyt society download hekluyts works at project gutenberg. A discourse concerning western planting richard hakluyt. Richard hakluyt has a cousin with an identical name to him but has a different date of birth. In twentyone chapters, summarized here, hakluyt emphasized the many benefits that england would receive by creating colonies in. Hakluyt society symposium 2017 organisers from left to right, guido van meersbergen, edmond smith, and aske brock. With this great treasure did not the emperor charles get from the french king the kingdom of. What influenced the idea and growth of colonization in england. I find it interesting that he states that religion was the. Richard hakluyt synonyms, richard hakluyt pronunciation, richard hakluyt translation, english dictionary definition of richard hakluyt. The very americans society for us intellectual history. A discourse concerning western planting by hakluyt, richard, 1552.
To create new markets for british goods such as woolen clothe, which would help to create more. Richard hakluyt 15521616, a london lawyer, was one of the most influential promoters of english colonization in north america. Why did richard hakluyt support english colonization of north america. Late elizabethan protestantism, colonialism, and the fear of the apocalypse. For those interested in learning how to read egyptian hieroglyphics, scroll down to the bottom of the post for some helpful resources. Richard hakluyt, reasons for an english colony in north america, 1584 pdf. Richard hakluyt makes the case for english colonization, 1584. Although richard hakluyt the lawyer 153191 and richard hakluyt the geographer. The possibility of the enlarging of the dominions of the queens most excellent majesty, and consequently. Please click on download to view the full text of the article in pdf format. Richard hakluytreasons for colonization lydiarheportfolio. During the early and midsixteenth century, the english tended to conceive of north america as a base for piracy and harassment of the spanish. Since then, as mancall points out in a valuable note on method and sources, much more has been learned and written about hakluyt. No greater glory can be handed down than to conquer the barbarian, to recall the savage and the pagan to civility, to draw the ignorant within the orbit of reason, and to fill with reverence for divinity the godless and the ungodly.
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