mindset are common themes in the study of history‚ whether the peoples‚ cultures‚ and nations being studied were the colonizers or the colonized. The classic colonial strategy has always been seen as using and draining the colonized for markets and resources in order to sustain the largest profit margin‚ but an alternative theory‚ dubbed Settler-Colonial Theory‚ has more recently been expounded upon to provide a different point of view. This second take on colonialism claims that there have been imperial-style
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Traditional colonial family life differed by the different functions performed by every member of the household. In all colonial family home‚ the father was the head of the household. This included being the disciplinarian‚ hunting‚ fishing and providing for families. The role of the head of the house differed between the wealthy and the poor and rural families. In poor and rural households‚ men and their family were more team oriented in making sure the daily operation of the house was intact. Men
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The “Great Colonial Divide” with the 3 prominent colonial powers competing for power and control of the continent. Various methods and strategies are utilized to their advantage. France‚ for example‚ prioritized alliances with the natives and endorsed the idea of trading using fur. The Spanish however sought gold and silver and wanted to gain power via religion‚ therefore the catholic church was a major turning point when it came towards conquest. The English were a mix of both‚ encouraging trade
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Christmas during Colonial Times Colonial Christmas was a holiday for adults‚ not a magical day for children. Christmas celebrations originated in the southern colonies‚ and activities included parties‚ hunts‚ feasts‚ and church services‚ all of which were adult activities. We do get some of our traditions from colonial days. For instance‚ the main decorations were holly‚ laurel‚ and garland‚ because these were the only plants that looked good during the middle of winter. Mistletoe was hung prominently
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Colonial government wasn’t so different from how it is now. Sure‚ we’ve changed some things‚ but we still have a baseline from way back when. Today‚ we still have a legislative‚ executive‚ and judicial branch. In the legislative branch they had something in England called ‘Parliament’. Basically Congress but with a different name. Just like Congress‚ Parliament was a bicameral legislature‚ a lawmaking body made of two houses. However‚ in Jamestown the houses were called House of Burgesses and Council
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Effects of the 3 Colonial Regions Geographical Location In colonial America there were three main colonial regions: the New England colonies‚ the Middle colonies‚ and the Southern colonies. The New England colonies‚ such as Massachusettes‚ New Hampshire‚ Rhode Island‚ and Conneticut were the farthest North out of all the colonial regions. Because of this they had a cold climate and a short growing season. This among with the rocky‚ sometimes barren soil‚ made them unable to do much‚ if any
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The colonial stability framework began to change after the Seven Years’ War. This conflict between England and France was the result of a long dispute over the leading of overseas trade and colonial empire. It began in 1756‚ when the two powers fought for possession of the Ohio region in North America. Soon‚ they started to dispute the sovereignty of the entire territory. However‚ thanks to the aid of the settlers‚ England emerged victorious from the conflict in 1763. After the victory‚ the American
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The Colonial period is one of the most important‚ defining times in American history‚ and not only for the sake of paving the way for the United States’ admittance as a standalone country. The period starts with a grand expedition‚ the first colonists venturing out from Britain‚ the mother country‚ to settle in a world unknown. With a “New World” came the need for order; however‚ achieving some form of unity between the colonies proved to be unfeasible at the start. The colonists also encountered
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Colonial African Americans What were the uses of slaves in colonial times? Black slaves were used throughout colonial times. The one we associate with slaves the most is probably field working. The truth is Black people were used for much more than that; their responsibilities included many jobs‚ from farming‚ to being cooks and housekeepers. In the south‚ some people would train their slaves to have trade skills‚ such as cooper (barrel maker)‚ wigmaker‚ and carpenter. This could be helpful to
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Colonies. Slavery‚ manufacturing‚ education‚ and agriculture influenced the everyday way of life for the colonists. This has had everlasting effects on America till this day. Agriculture and environment were factors in the way each culture grew. The fertile land of the south along with a warmer climate made it possible for the colonists to grow cash crops such as tobacco‚ rice and indigo. However‚ this was not the case with the northern colonies. The poor soiled‚ rocky and‚ mountain area and long
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