Document A (New England) John Winthrop: Minister and Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony Gave this speech right before settlers landed in the colony (1630) Analysis: Emphasizes collectivism, community, role of religion  seems to suggest that the motives for British colonization in New England were religious and highly community- oriented; doesn’t seem focused on commerce Belief that they were on a mission from God BUT we have to wait and see if other sources corroborate these ideas

Document B (New England) & C (Ches.) Demographic information: What kinds of people were going to NE vs. C? Analysis: NE: families Seems to corroborate Doc. A Interested in settlement, communities, family-centered approach C: young, white men Opportunity likely the motivating factor…?

Document D (New England) Articles of Agreement, Massachusetts Analysis: Role of religion Mutual agreement (not ordered from top-down) Everyone will have a home and a decent standard of living The poor will be cared for; demonstrates compassion and a strive for equity

Document E (New England) Wage/Price Regulations, Connecticut Analysis: Issue of pay and prices will be set by the governing bodies (government activism) Indicates an activist political structure that advocates for all members of the society Role of religion

Document F (Ches.) Captain Smith: Explorer and one of the founders of Jamestown Analysis: Class conflict Driven by $$$ Violence/brawls among people on the ship May foreshadow conflict upon arrival

Document H (Ches.) Nathaniel Bacon: Former indentured servant who led a rebellion against the VA elites Bacon’s Army made war against Native Americans and the colonial elites in 1676, which convinced elites to switch to African slavery Analysis: Class tensions and warfare Highlights inequality and lack of concern for poor members of society Highlights aristocratic nature of the South