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This document-based question (DBQ) examines the differences between Chesapeake and New England settler motivations, community structures, and governance. Key arguments include the religious zeal of New England settlers contrasted with the economic pursuits of Chesapeake settlers, as well as the influence of family-oriented versus single populations in shaping regional societies. The analysis also touches on geography, evolving regional economies, labor forces, and transatlantic influences from England and Europe. Understanding these themes provides insight into the diverse colonial experiences.
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Key points Three possible lines of argument: • The motives and incentives of the English settlers. • The composition of the respective regional groups. • Forms of governance they established in North America.
Themes from the documents • Religious vision (doc a) v. gold seekers (doc f) • Family oriented (B) v. single (C) • Sense of community NE (D & E) v. men of estate (G & H)
Not mentioned in documents. • Geography. • Evolution of regional economics. • Labor forces. • Influences from England and Europe