Compare And Contrast The Chesapeake And New English Colonies Dbq

Long before the 17th century the Spanish had discovered “The New World”, which led to the establishments of different societies. Soon after the English had begun to make impressive establishments that then attracted many English settlers, before you knew it there were many distinctive colonies. Although Chesapeake and New England were established by people from English origin the two regions developed differently due to political, economical, and social reasons. The Chesapeake society was made up of single males looking to profit, and the New England society was made up of family looking for a religious save haven.

Politically, Immigrants aboard a ship bound for New England came with their families seeking a religious safe haven
most likely because England remained to have a very heavy Catholic influence(Doc 2). The puritans were not looking for riches during the great migration in fact they wanted a safe environment for their families to freely practice their faith. Religious priority is shown in the articles of agreement, Socially they intend to be led by god's grace and allow the town to be composed of both rich and poor (Doc 4). John Winthrop also set an example of going into this new world with no fear because all that is needed is god’s will and grace, and with that god will allow those who are worthy on to the new land(Doc 1). New England societies economics were communally ran due to the way they arrived as family groupings (Doc 2).

The Chesapeake main drive was money, on board the ship bound for Virginia the immigrants list consists of single young males(Doc 3).
You can also infer that the government favored men and helped them profit as much as possible by having them take an oath of allegiance and supremacy (Doc 3). Geographically Virginia is perfect for agricultural life style this led to the Chesapeake to experience a rise in slavery because it was the most profitable way. Only those with money or land owners thrived in this society due to the unfair conditions for the poor (Doc 5). Prior to bacon's rebellion indentured servants were the most profitable way to grow cash crops, but soon after the rebellion New England experience a decline of indentured servitude and a rise in slavery (Doc 6&7).

Although the two regions, New England and Chesapeake, had many differences they also shared some similarities like they both were established by people of English origin, and they wanted to expand into the new world. It is definitely safe to say that these regions were more different than similar in all aspects concerning economic, social, and political issues. Throughout 1607-1700 the Chesapeake society was in a more wealth expansion mindset and New England society was more focused on religious
freedom.