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Four Worlds
Political The most distinctive feature of colonial society was the vibrant political culture, which attracted young men into politics. First, suffrage was the most widespread in the world, with every man who owned a certain amount of property allowed to vote. While fewer than 1% of British men could vote, a majority of white American men were eligible. The roots of democracy were present, although deference was typically shown to social elites in colonial elections. The American colonies were exceptional in the world because of the representation of many different interest groups in political decision-making. Unlike Europe, where aristocratic families and the established church were in control, the American political culture was open to economic, social, religious, ethnic and geographical interests, with merchants, landlords, petty farmers, artisans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Quakers, Germans, Scotch Irish, Yankees, Yorkers, and many other identifiable groups taking part. Efforts at common defense of the colonies (against shared threats from Indians, the French, and the Dutch) began in the 1640s, when the Puritan colonies of New England formed a confederation to coordinate military and judicial matters. From the 1670s royal governors, Sir Edmund Andros (governed New York, New England, and Virginia) and Francis Nicholson (governed Maryland, Virginia, Nova Scotia, and Carolina) proposed or attempted to coordinate defensive and offensive military matters.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_history_of_the_United_States |
EconomicThe economy was one of the major reasons leading to the uprising of the American Revolution. Initially, Britain intended for the colonies to follow mercantillism, placing heavy sanctions and embargoes upon the colonies trade. With various products coming out of the colonies, such as cash crops from the south based on slave labor, the middle colonies were a mixture of industrial and agricultural, wheat and other grains grew on farms in Pennsylvania and New York as well textile and paper mills while factories in Maryland produced iron. Though soon colonials became tired of trading and buying goods only from Britain as it was eating away all their money, it wasn't profitable, thus, smuggling became a proponent of the economy in the colonies, and people such as John Hancock made their living entirely on smuggling goods in and out of the colonies.
Source: American Pageant textbook |
SocialThe social aspect during this time was not very difficult. In britian there were social status, however during the time of the colonies there were only the government leaders such as mayors and then common people. rarely were there slaves within the colonies but as Britian gained more control this became more uncommon. The resposibility of the government within the Colonies was to make decisions that would bring a greater common good to the colony as a whole. Due to the fact that there was not much social status within the colonies gives reason to why there was not much need to change social status. However, when it came to government leader postitions you could move up or wish to be renounced of your position.When it came to social media and news, once the colonies became more organized, they did establish a newspaper as a way of communication throughout the colony. When it came to education in Britian the wealthier you were the better of an education you recieved. However some colinists did have a fair amount of education that they carried over with them to the colonies. There once again as they became more organized, they did establish a school. All of these aspects became more advanced as they became more organized.
Source: American Pageant Book |
CulturalThe culture in the colonies was highly mixed, this was due largely to the fact that immigrants came over from Europe for a variety of reasons, such as religious persecution or the opportunity for land, bringing with them their old customs, cultures and traditions. Each of the Thirteen Colonies was often home to a different type of people. The Puritans of New England, the Quakers of Pennsylvania, the Roman Catholics of Maryland and the Churchmen of Virginia. These colonies, while all sporting different religious views placed a heavy emphasis on the Church and its involvement on everyday life. Though, they had many differences as well, many of the new colonies were heavily biased and frankly racist, this however contradicted the Quaker culture of Pennsylvania, which was open minded and tolerant of other races. Furthermore, influxes of people from places such as Ireland brought new types of hobbies, such as the creation of distilleries which was viewed harshly by some colonials, but that was life in the varied colonies.
Source: http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/Our_Country_Vol_1/coloniala_jj.html |
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Women in Colonial America
http://www.academicamerican.com/colonial/topics/women.htm
Summary:
Women in colonial america rarely received any recognition in history, let alone in our textbooks; prior to their gender. Although they received no recognition, they still provided a crucial role in the colonial period. During the colonial period, women were incapable of doing certain things. At the time men believed the hindrance of a women's "feminity", kept them from getting certain jobs completed. The dominant role of a women in the colonial society was to be a representation of an individual possessing good intentions and to provide moral support to their families.
Significance:
Although women may seem to provide little contribution to their society, they still possess a crucial role. Women in colonial America were more highly valued than in the Old-World, Europe. When a women's husband is not present, they may proceed in doing certain roles; casting a vote, taking place of their husband's job when ill or injured, and etc. Women would more often be stronger in faith and be present at church services than their husbands. Colonial women also served importance for raising their children to be good citizens and possess strong faith. Without a women's support in colonial America, societies may be led into corruption. The people would be unaware of the existance of the common good.
-Rikki T.
Mayflower Compact
http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?action=read&artid=532
The Mayflower Compact is the document that established a Government in Plymouth. basing off the settlers allegiance to the King all the setlers agreed to this compact to ensure prosperity as well as survival. On the document there are 41 signatures of males who supported this cause and set it in motion as witnesses. This document explains the purpose of the governement at Plymouth and how their decision making is with the Colonies best interest in mind.
This is signifacnt because it documents the first governemnt established in Plymouth and gives us a glance as to what the future will hold
The Mayflower Compact is the document that established a Government in Plymouth. basing off the settlers allegiance to the King all the setlers agreed to this compact to ensure prosperity as well as survival. On the document there are 41 signatures of males who supported this cause and set it in motion as witnesses. This document explains the purpose of the governement at Plymouth and how their decision making is with the Colonies best interest in mind.
This is signifacnt because it documents the first governemnt established in Plymouth and gives us a glance as to what the future will hold
The Curious Zebra - Political Cartoon
This political cartoon, called the Curious Zebra, shows George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and other major political figureheads guiding a zebra with thirteen stripes, one for each colony, and discussing what they think they should do with it.
-Mujtaba Syed
-Mujtaba Syed
The American Revolution, 1763-1783
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/amrev/amrev.html
A brief summary of the American Revolution. After many attempts at reconciling with the British peacefully, the American colonies finally were forced to confront the British soldiers in what is known as the first shots of the Revolution-Lexington and Concord. After that, George Washington was elected general and the Battle of Bunker Hill immediately followed. Even now, many colonists, although not loyalists, were hesitant in joining a full-fledged revolution. The British had the upper hand for much of the war. After the Battle of Yorktown, the war still went on as colonists had skirmishes with various indians and British soldiers.
This is significant because it gives a short and concise review of the American Revolution without sacrificing detail or historical accuracy.
-Brenson Renderos
This is significant because it gives a short and concise review of the American Revolution without sacrificing detail or historical accuracy.
-Brenson Renderos