13 original colonies. key term 1.diversity: the english colonies were settled by various ethnic...
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13 Original Colonies
Key Term1. Diversity: The English
colonies were settled by various ethnic groups including English, Dutch, Scot-Irish, and African (Native Americans also lived in the region)
Reasons for Migration• Religious:
– Massachusetts and Pilgrims– Rhode Island and Roger Williams = Religious
freedom– Pennsylvania and William Penn= refuge for
Quakers– Maryland and Lord Baltimore= refuge for
Roman Catholics– In general, Huguenots, Jews, Quakers, and
Catholics settled in the colonies to escape persecution
Reasons for Migration
• Economic: – Settlers in all colonies were drawn by the
availability of land
• Demand for:– Tobacco– Furs– Lumber
• Virginia, Delaware, New York
Reasons for Migration
• Political Reasons: – The English King
rewarded loyal subjects land grants in North America
• New Jersey• The Carolinas
Economics Foundations of Colonial America
1. Mercantilism: colonies exist to benefit the “mother” country
2. Triangular Trade: see map3. Cash Crop: crop grown for
profit (tobacco, cotton, sugar, coffee)
4. Colombian Exchange: see map
Self Government» Mayflower Compact» House of Burgesses» New England Town Meeting» Elected Assemblies
• The above are all steps toward reprehensive government and democracy
First Slaves Brought To Virginia 1609
• Slavery became central to the economic system of the South.
• Increase demand for TOBACCO required an increase in the southern labor force
• Slavery was LEGAL in ALL English colonies
The Middle Passage