Media & Film Clips: European Roots and Colonization

Conquest of America: The American Southeast

In 1562 French naval officer Jean Ribault sailed to America with the goal of establishing a French Protestant colony.  Exploring the Florida coastline, Ribault sailed north and built Charlesfort (Port Royal, SC) before returning to France in the midst of a religious war.  He eventually returned to America to help fight Spanish forces at Fort Carolina on the mouth of the St. Johns River in Florida.

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Conquest of America: The American Southwest

Spanish conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was the first explorer of North America's Southwest.  Fired by tales of the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola and their alleged riches, Coronado left New Spain (Mexico) in 1540 with 300 soldiers and eventually became the first European to set eyes on the Grand Canyon.

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Jamestown

Studio C: Having fun with Puritans

The Pilgrims have built a rich and lasting heritage in their attempts to build "a city upon the hill", many see the Puritans as a beacon of hope in a dark world.  On the other hand some see their heritage as more humorous.  Enjoy this silly view of the Puritans through the eyes of the comedy group "Studio C", the skit referencing the Puritans begins at 5:34 minutes.