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    The Thirteen Colonies

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    The English settlement in America occurring around the early 1600’s was the result of the Age of Exploration in addition‚ the freedom from religious oppression. For the Separatists later known as the Pilgrims‚ America was a place for dreams and new beginnings given that they were persecuted for their religious beliefs in England. Some fled to the Netherlands finding religious freedom and no work. The Pilgrims however‚ settled in America. Moreover‚ the Puritans came to America to practice their religion

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    13 COLONIES REPORT INTRODUCTION This is a report about the 13 colonies. First I will be talking about all the 13 colonies. Then I will be talking about one specific colony‚ Virginia. When I talk about Virginia‚ I will tell you about their migration‚ reason for migration‚ Native Americans‚ and more. So get ready for a report about the 13 colonies. 13 COLONIES There are 3 sets of England colonies with 13 colonies in them. The first colony is the New England colony which consists of Massachusetts

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    In 1607‚ 104 British men arrived in America‚ settled on the shores of the James River and established the Jamestown Colony. In 1620‚ the Mayflower brought Puritan families from Holland to settle on the new land and then they established the Plymouth Colony. Both groups created the two of the earliest settlements in America. Three distinct differences between the two colonies are their relationship with the Native Americans‚ the purpose for the settlements being created‚ and the location and climate

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    CHAPTER 3              COLONIES TAKE ROOT 1587-1752   Section 1: The First English Settlements   I. England Seeks Colonies -Like most of Europe in the age of exploration‚ England was a monarchy. However‚ in England‚ the power of the king or queen was limited by law and by a lawmaking body called Parliament.   -Ever since the 1200s‚ English law had limited the king’s power. The king could set new taxes only with Parliament’s consent. Still‚ the king’s powers were much greater than those of

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    Period Chesapeake Colonies vs New England Colonies In 1607‚ the first permanent English colony was established in North America. This settlement was known as Jamestown‚ and it paved the way for future English colonies. Originally‚ the first settlements were established for monetary reasons‚ future colonies‚ namely the New England colonies‚ were established as religious havens for various groups. These first few settlements‚ Virginia and Maryland‚ also known as the Chesapeake colonies‚ were seen as a

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    various reasons why the American Colonies were established. The three most important themes of English colonization of America were religion‚ economics‚ and government. The most important reasons for colonization were to seek refuge‚ religious freedom‚ and economic opportunity. To a lesser degree‚ the colonists sought to establish a stable and progressive government. Many colonies were founded for religious purposes. While religion was involved with all of the colonies‚ Massachusetts‚ New Haven

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    Between the years of 1763 and 1776‚ the worsening relations between the colonies and Great Britain were illustrated by the views colonists had towards the British Parliament and King George III. The first in a series of direct and immediate events within these years‚ which eventually destroyed the relationship‚ was the Proclamation of 1763. By prohibiting settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains‚ England expected to save on administrative costs by controlling expansion. Even though most colonists

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    In the early 1600s many European countries set out and explored and were looking to start colonies and expand their populations‚ and economies. Each country in different locations treated the Native people there in different ways. The French in New France created a partnership with the Native Americans. The French learned their language and lived among the natives in villages. In Massachusetts many natives were converted to Christianity. They moved to praying towns and attended schools. They helped

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    colonial one but it also differed wildly from other colonies set up by England. Before we can test the nature of the relationship between both England and Ireland‚ it would be a good idea to establish what exactly a colony is and what one means by colonialism. We will tend look at America and how it was colony and then highlight some Irish examples but also show how Irish Tudor relation were a different proposition to the New World. Colony‚ Colonial and Colonialism So what are these concepts

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    human‚ there are other aspects that bring people together. Religion‚ beliefs‚ ethnicity‚ interests‚ etc. Those same things affected how things worked in each colony. Catholics‚ for example‚ fled to Maryland to be safe from persecutors. Everything was Bible-based in the north‚ and I mean everything! Everyone was welcome in the middle colonies‚ they didn’t really care about your race‚ religion‚ or gender. Well‚ they did‚ but you were welcome regardless. Anne Hutchinson was basically kicked off of Massachusetts

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