10/8 The 13 colonies The 13 colonies were the British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America found between 1607 starting in Virginia and ending in 1733 ending in Georgia. Each of the 13 colonies developed its own system of self government based largely on independent farmers who own their own land, voted for their local and provincial Government, and served on local juries. The 13 British colonies were as unique as they were different each in their own way. The Virginia Colony was the first…
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Connecticut: The first European settlement in the Connecticut Colony occurred in Windsor, and then in the Hartford and Wethersfield areas in 1633. The settlers were Dutch, having arrived from New Netherlands (present day New York). In 1687 Sir Edward Andros, a government from another colony attempted to take control of the Connecticut Colony. He demanded the charter, but the charter was hidden in an oak tree. It later became known as the ‘Charter Oak’. In 1614 a Dutchman named Adriaen Block became…
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mercantilist policies, created 13 North American colonies to gain resources, land, and wealth. These colonies were then further divided into thirds, the Northern, Middle, and Southern colonies. The 13 British North American colonies had some similarities but mostly maintained their own unique qualities because of their political structure,…
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Northern Colonies New England Religion defined the colonies of New England as much as climate and geography. Settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were Puritan. Religion dictated everyday life and permeated the lives of northern colonials, exercising a pervasive influence over the people. In most colonies, the church and the state remained one, controlling many aspects of life and creating great social strains. Towns anchored northern colonial life. Villages…
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The Southern Colonies in the 17th and 18th Centuries I. Southern Plantation Colonies -- general characteristics A. Dominated to a degree by a plantation economy: tobacco & rice B. Slavery in all colonies (even Georgia after 1750); mostly indentured servants for until 1676 in Virginia and Maryland -- increasingly black slavery thereafter. C. Large land holdings in the hands of the favored few = aristocratic atmosphere (except N. Carolina and parts of Georgia) D. Sparsely populated: churches…
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Unit 1 Review Sheet (Chapters 1-5) The test consists of 40-50 multiple choice questions, map identification of the 13 colonies, and 1 essay. Any material covered in homework assignments, readings, class discussion, activities, and notes is fair game for the test. Some Terms/ Events to be familiar with include, but are not limited to: European treatment of Native Americans- The Europeans brought a lot of disease which killed many Native Americans. The Europeans also took advantage of the Indians…
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price fluctuations Began North American slave trade 8) What political precedent was established by Virginia in 1619? House of Burgesses (first parliament/assembly in America) (resulted in revocation of Virginia Charter by James I, became a royal colony) 9) What religious precedent did Maryland set? Freedom of worship (became “haven” for Catholics) Local representative assembly passed Act of Toleration in 1649 (tolerated all Christians) 10) How did sugar affect the Carolinas in contrast…
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2013 APUSH Summer Assignment Considering Advanced Placement U.S. History? Your summer assignment focuses on exploring the first two themes you will encounter within the first two chapters of American Pageant. SHS APUSH Summer assignment descriptions CORE CONTENT Identifications: Your chapter identifications are simply essential vocabulary terms, people, or events of note. As we progress through the year it is your responsibility to master these identifications. A mastery of…
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between the British and Spaniards. This small battle became a war and became known as King Georges's War in America. It ended in 1748. Britain gained most of France’s territory, and tightened its grip over it and its other territory, the American Colonies. Many different types of colonists were angry; colonial resistance reflected deep democratic stirrings in America that would eventually cause The American Revolution. A Fragile Peace The French, preparing for another war in Ohio, started building…
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