What Are The Factors That Occur In Colonial America
Colonial Period
1607-1781
The Colonial Period lasted from 1607–1781 and marked a period when European nations were eager to try different methods to explore and conquer the New World. Before the British settled Jamestown in 1607, the only lasting colonies had been Spanish colonies in southern parts of America. Unfortunately, as was the case in many of the early British colonies, the settlers of Jamestown were so focused on finding gold and treasure, they didn’t create an actual society, and the settlers were not able to sustain themselves. After overcoming this greed, however, the proceeding colonies began to thrive, and many new immigrants from England helped to fuel the expanding societies. Many of these immigrants due to the availability …show more content…
The three colonial regions were also different in their religious and political systems. In New England and the Middle colonies, the church was a dominant force in both society and government. The Southern colonies on the other hand, were mainly based on the plantation system and gave political power to those who owned land. Due to its diverse populations and ways of life, America was fraught with tension, and this tension manifested itself in the French and Indian War. The war created the sparks of American nationalism, created a desire of revenge in the French, and bankrupted the English. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening, also pushed Americans to rethink their relationship with the British. The British began to impose taxes and tariffs on the colonies in order to repay their debt. The colonies were not used to so much control because the British had been ruling by benign neglect, and the sudden imposistion of British control sparked a desire for independence. Many new groups were formed to support American freedoms and resist the British control. Events like the Boston Tea Party and the work done by the Continental Congress inspired American nationalism and allowed America to defeat the
1607-1781
The Colonial Period lasted from 1607–1781 and marked a period when European nations were eager to try different methods to explore and conquer the New World. Before the British settled Jamestown in 1607, the only lasting colonies had been Spanish colonies in southern parts of America. Unfortunately, as was the case in many of the early British colonies, the settlers of Jamestown were so focused on finding gold and treasure, they didn’t create an actual society, and the settlers were not able to sustain themselves. After overcoming this greed, however, the proceeding colonies began to thrive, and many new immigrants from England helped to fuel the expanding societies. Many of these immigrants due to the availability …show more content…
The three colonial regions were also different in their religious and political systems. In New England and the Middle colonies, the church was a dominant force in both society and government. The Southern colonies on the other hand, were mainly based on the plantation system and gave political power to those who owned land. Due to its diverse populations and ways of life, America was fraught with tension, and this tension manifested itself in the French and Indian War. The war created the sparks of American nationalism, created a desire of revenge in the French, and bankrupted the English. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening, also pushed Americans to rethink their relationship with the British. The British began to impose taxes and tariffs on the colonies in order to repay their debt. The colonies were not used to so much control because the British had been ruling by benign neglect, and the sudden imposistion of British control sparked a desire for independence. Many new groups were formed to support American freedoms and resist the British control. Events like the Boston Tea Party and the work done by the Continental Congress inspired American nationalism and allowed America to defeat the