1. The American Colonies Standard 1.1: Summarize the distinct characteristics of each colonial region in the settlement and development of British North America, including religious, social, political and economic differences.

2. Key Vocabulary Indentured servant Salutary neglect Religious tolerance Egalitarian Hierarchy Subsistence farming Commercial farming mercantilism

3. I. Settlement of America A.1600’s, English settlers begin coming to North America 1.Economic Reasons 2.Religious Reasons B.British/English/U.K.

4. 1. Economic Reasons Land European overcrowding Indentured servitude Opportunity to make money Lure of gold – Spanish conquests Joint-stock companies The Virginia Company Need to provide profits Tend to be Southern colonies Opportunity for new start Debt or 2 nd sons

5. 2. Religious Reasons Protestant Reformation causes persecution European countries divided over religion Kings/Queens often persecute minority religion Protestant and Catholic groups banned from worship Henry VIII

6. PRACTICE EOC QUESTION Which of the following was NOT a reason why Europeans began migrating to the Americas in the 1600’s? A.Opportunities to make money B.A devastating famine in Europe C.Chance to own their own land D.Freedom to worship as they wanted

7. Development of the Colonies POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT English traditions Magna Carta Parliament Salutary Neglect allows for home rule Colonial assembly influence “Power of the purse” Colonists very loyal to king and England Prefer Colonial assemblies as “representatives” King George III Parliament

8. Colonial Regions

9. Religion in the Colonies Religion was NOT a factor for most settlers Early religious intolerance was a major reason for separation of Church and State in Constitution Impact of religion depended on particular colony New England---BIG IMPACT Southern---little impact

10. Religion and New England Pilgrims and Puritans Sought religious freedom from Church of England Did NOT support religious freedom in New England wanted to create a “city on a hill” Model Christian Community Persecuted those who did not follow their doctrine (Roger Williams exiled to Rhode Island)

11. Religion in the Middle Colonies Pennsylvania settled by Quakers (William Penn) Much more religious tolerance and diversity than New England Quakers believed everyone had an inner light Persecution still existed Maryland Colony for Catholics (Lord Baltimore) Act of Toleration – prohibits Protestant persecution of Catholics

12. Religion in the South Religion NOT a major factor in Southern colonies Church of England (Anglican) was established as main church but not forced upon colonists Economics were much more important than Religion

13. Colonial Society New England and Middle colonies developed egalitarian societies (equal social status) based on religious equality This fostered the development of towns, democratic governments, and schools Larger cities grow as centers of commerce and shipping “Equality” ideals fade as the societies grow – wealth / power

14. Colonial Societies Southern societies developed a hierarchical structure based on the plantation system (use of slave labor) Large plantations made it difficult for towns and schools to develop Georgia originally outlawed slavery to promote equality but soon became a plantation colony Education slow to grow Lack of many large cities

15. Political Development Virginia House of Burgesses First meeting of elected officials in English colonies burgess – elected official Limited royal governor’s power New England town meeting Members of town Discuss and vote on matters Southern Plantations Planters controlled assemblies

16. Economic Development Influences on Economy Geography + natural and human resources New England Subsistence farming (rocky soil/short growing season) – grains, corn Forests, shipbuilding, and the sea Middle Colonies Fertile soil and milder climate Wheat, livestock, iron, fur Large families limited need for slaves Southern Colonies Huge tracts of fertile land Cash crops – tobacco, rice, indigo (notice no cotton) Slave labor http://middlecolonies.wikispaces.com/

17. EOC Practice Question Which of the following BEST describes the differences between the economies of the Southern Colonies and the Middle Colonies? A.Southern colonies focused on shipping and Middle colonies on cash crops. B.Southern colonies sold lumber and fish while the Middle colonies sold livestock. C.Southern colonies grew cash crops to sell while the middle grew grains and livestock D.Southern colonies did not have enough land to rely on agriculture while the middle colonies used slavery to promote agriculture

18. Triangular Trade Pattern of trade that developed between the continents of Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the colonial period. Interactive Map Mercantilism Countries should export more than they import Economic success as a country

19. Triangular Trade

20. RegionReligiousSocialPoliticalEconomic New England Colonies Middle Colonies Southern Colonies