It was during the latter 16th and early 17th century that the European nations expeditiously colonized in The New World after its discovery. Spain and England sent many companies to explore its land. England, specifically, had sent people to two particular regions referred to as Chesapeake and New England. Little did anyone know that in the late 1700's, they would form a nation. These two regions were also very different.
A Web of Chesapeake and New England Colonies John Park Mr. Dowling AP US History (DBQ) 9/11/14 In the early 17th century, there were several factors in England that drove them to colonize the Eastern part of North America. First, the Puritans (English settlers) immigrated to separate themselves from the oppressive Anglican Church. On the other hand, other English immigrants came to the Chesapeake mostly to gain wealth for themselves. Although New England and Chesapeake region were both colonized predominantly by English people, by the early 18th century, two distinct societies emerged, which differed on social, political and economic systems. Social differences were evident in the New England and Chesapeake regions.
This essay will compare the Chesapeake and New England settlers’ reason for emigration, economies, demographics, religion, gender roles, and relationships with the Indians. The Chesapeake settlers were looking to make money quickly and with the least amount of work. Many of the settlers would rather search for gold than work for it. Eventually, this proved to be non-sustainable until gold was found in farming tobacco. Tobacco use increased due to Europeans enjoying smoking tobacco, and it's perceived medicinal benefits.
Proprietors of the companies that sponsored American colonies quickly realized that settlers were needed if their investments were to show a return, and their efforts to recruit settlers made the New World appear far more attractive than conditions warranted. Essay According to Smith (1986) in the broadest sense the American colonial experience was not unique in history. Following the discovery of the New World by Columbus, the European nations primarily Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, France, and England all set out to build colonial empires based on certain assumptions:
Ideas and values held by the Puritans from 1630 to the 1660’s influenced the political, economic, and social development of the New England colonies in many ways. Puritans established the colony and therefore their image was cast upon all 3 divisions of colonial development. Politically, Puritans influenced the New England colonies by controlling the governments of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, and Connecticut, as well as other early northern colonies. This control meant that the Puritans only recognized Congregationalism as the official religion. As well as religious control, for most colonies church membership was required in order to vote.
A.P.U.S.H History FRQ 1 The Massachusetts Bay colony and the Virginia colony developed into drastically different colonies. Although one may observe similarities into the two colonies progression, ideals, or trends, such as hope and opportunity for success in the new world, in many ways the advancement differed. Economically, the two colonies differed greatly on the types of reliable and profitable income sources. As a result, the two different colonies attracted different types of people with contrasting values and skill-sets. Socially, the two colonies were molded by different religions and beliefs.
In the 17th century, the English established colonies in the new world and created two distinct regions. New England included colonies such as Connecticut and Massachusetts, while the Chesapeake encompassed Maryland and Virginia. Though both regions had English roots, they grew to become two very different settlements with unique features. The differing social patterns, religion, and motivations of New England and Chesapeake colonies created two immensely distinct settlements. Social patterns differed between New England and the Chesapeake, contributing to the disparities between the two areas.
During the late 16th century, England rapidly colonized the newly found Americas. In particular citizens were sent out to the eastern coast of North America in two regions In the Chesapeake region, Englishmen came to Jamestown to make money, find gold, and obtain land. However, in New England, Puritans came to America mostly for religious purposes. Although the New England and Chesapeake regions were originally colonized by mainly English settlers, the two regions in time evolved into two distinct societies. By 1700, their religious practices, family relations, and political differences led them in two different directions.
Religion shaped the development of the colonial society from the 1600’s to the 1700’s. The New England and Chesapeake people left Europe for different reasons. New England had initially created their society swiftly and it was easier for them compared to the Chesapeake region. This is because their religion and what they believed brought them together as a team or community so they could meet their goals, and both are successful in the end. They both had differences and reasons for leaving Europe, religion and beliefs.
Although both groups had similar purposes for their explorations, they have different goals, the achievements and failures. were more concerned with colonization, debtors and prisoners to get rid of the old world, and to achieve religious freedom. Spanish and English explorers to support the newly settled colonies need to make some sort of revenue.They also harvesting sugarcane, "rich man's crop", investment and although it took hard work and labor, and slaves require a large amount of work, it was still a source of income. They also set up foreign trade. Central and South America had settled in Spanish, the English chose to explore North America.Either find it or steal gold, or by serving as a trading post was established to make money.Tobacco proved to be easy to develop and bring in a great deal of revenue for the colony.