Colonial Fort Conde
Jacob Laurence explains the history of the Mobile area during the early years of colonization in the area.
Description
Jacob Laurence explains the history of the Mobile area during the early years of colonization in the area.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Who were the three main colonial powers? Explain why they all wanted to settle around the gulf coast. Describe the results of the settlement race.
- Who was credited with founding Mobile? Describe his brother’s role in establishing and growing the city.
- When do the British take over the Mobile area? Explain how their approach to management differed from the French.
- Describe how the Spanish come to control the Mobile area? How did their management differ from the British and French?
- How did the United States taking control of Mobile affect the area?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Charles Lemoyne
- Colonist
- Fort
- French-indian War
- La Salle
- Mississippi River