Chesapeake Settlers Dbq

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Although, both New England and the Chesapeake region were both settled largely by people of English origin, two different societies had developed. This diverse can be attributed to New England’s colonists motivation by religious faith on the other hand Chesapeake colonists motivation for financial gain. Also, because of the Dutch attack in 1673 and Bacon’s Rebellion in Virginia in 1676. In 1630, the English Civil War was occurring in England. Thus, causing the Puritan Migration to begin. The Puritans left England for forever because, they wanted a pure church. In a gist, Document A, states that John Winthrop, pastor and leader, later governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, wrote build the colony for God and help others so we and God will not be cursed. These men packed their families and belongings and set forth to New England on the Weymouth. Document B shows a list of emigrants aboard the Weymouth on March 20, 1635. The entire family including servants migrated. These people were probably Puritans from England going to build towns in New England.…show more content…
Their main focus was agriculture, but their main motivation was neither religion nor agriculture but to “dig, wash, and load gold.” (Doc. F) As a result, this lead to competition to see who can make more money. These Virginians spread out throughout the territory therefore; cities, churches and schools were more difficult to form. Therefore, servants and slaves were needed to tend the animals and land. Land became scarce, which in the future led to violence. Soon, Bacon’s Rebellion broke out. (Doc. H) New England’s land was rocky and cold not suitable for farming which the government responded to the needs of their people! New England also, regulated profits of working men and merchants. (Doc E) The Chesapeake Region didn’t try to prevent growth of wealth. They then suffered from the conflict of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676. (Doc
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