England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.
Some immigrants from England paid for their passage to America by becoming indentured servants. Instead of paying for their passage in cash, they paid for it with labor. When their debt was paid, they were free to leave the service of their employer.
Northwest passage
Indochina or northwest
A Passage to England was written by Nirad C. Chaudhuri .
The Drake Passage lies between Antarctica and South America.
Henry Hudson
E. M. Forster wrote "A Passage to India," not "A Passage to England." "A Passage to India" is a novel published in 1924 that explores themes of colonization, racism, and cultural misunderstanding in British-ruled India.
France decided to colonize Florida primarily to expand its territorial claims in the New World and to compete with Spain and England for dominance in North America. French explorers, motivated by the search for a northwest passage and the establishment of trade routes, aimed to secure resources and establish settlements. Additionally, Florida's strategic location offered potential advantages for trade and military operations. The colonization efforts, however, faced numerous challenges and ultimately did not lead to a lasting French presence in the region.
The Middle Passage
They were indentured servants. It means that they get a free passage to America, but they had to work it off. Usually its 5 years of farm labor.
Drake passage
They began the rite of passage. The rock valley ended at a narrow passage. He booked passage on a ship going to England.