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CULTURE IN COLONIAL AMERICA
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Bell-ringer 9/21 Think of different regions in America today (South, Midwest, East coast, etc). How do they differ from each other culturally?
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Regions of the 1700’s New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, etc.) Middle Colonies (Philadelphia, New York, etc.) South (North Carolina, Georgia, etc.)
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Economy New England Climate- Cold, harsh winters Economy- small farms, livestock & lumber Middle Colonies Climate- warmer than New England Economy- larger, better farms South Climate- warm Economy- prosperous farming: tobacco, rice and indigo
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Society Population New England Mostly European Middle class Colder climate=healthier living The South Mostly African American Poor, single European immigrants looking for work
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Society Women (in all regions) Few rights: no property, no voting Household duties: cooking, gardening, etc. Men & Women depended on each other for sustaining the home (i.e. farming)
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Society Community Life New England- Small towns Public education Churches Private property South- Slavery based economy (plantations) Population was spread apart far and wide How can being far apart affect community life?
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