Opener: Monday, 8/26 What would have been the best and worst part of being an American colonist in the 1600’s? In Class Today: Research colonists Discuss findings
Colonist voyage activity Opener: Tuesday, 8/27 What were the reasons for powers such as England, France, and Spain to colonize much of the world beginning in the 1500’s? In Class Today: Ch. 3 notes Colonist voyage activity
AP U.S. History Chapter Three Putting down roots: opportunity and oppression in colonial society
17th Century New England Family Life -Nuclear families -Gender ratio even -Invention of grandparents Society -Deeply religious -Women important, not equal -Gentry as leaders -Puritan pride
Puritans
Chesapeake Challenges Family Life -Nearly impossible -Life expectancy -Women scarce Planter Society -Tobacco = labor -Workers as possessions -Elite ruling class -Rural life
Roots of Slavery 11 Million Africans -Most to West Indies -Justification -Virginia slaves -Legal oppression African-American Identities -Fewer in New England -Permanence in America -Resented status
Slave Trade, 1518-1850
Opener: Wednesday, 8/28 Why did the use of indentured servitude gradually die out in the American colonies? In Class Today: 1. Readings: Equiano & Falconbridge
Opener: Thursday, 8/29 What reaction did you have to the accounts from Equiano and Falconbridge? How did these help in the fight to outlaw the slave trade? In Class Today: Discuss readings Clips: Amistad
*Ch. 3 essays due now…email please. Opener: Friday, 8/30 Current events day. Find one article online to summarize and comment on. *Ch. 3 essays due now…email please. In Class Today: Finish Ch. 3 notes Reading: Witch trials
Commercial Empire Mercantilism -Colonialism -Competition Regulations -Navigation Act (1660) -Dutch response -Enforcement issues
Political Revolts Bacon’s Rebellion Glorious Revolution -King James II -New England uprisings -Leisler (NY) & Coode (Maryland) Witchcraft -Salem panic -20 victims
Salem Witch Trials
Opener: Tuesday, 9/3 Who do you most blame for the deaths of 20 people during the Salem Witch Trials and why? In Class Today: 1. DBQ #2: Colonial slavery