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Colonial America: Government, Economy, and Society

Explore the diverse facets of colonial America, from its early forms of government like the House of Burgesses to its unique economic structures and social classes. Learn about the different types of colonies, religious diversity, and societal norms that shaped the American colonies.

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Colonial America: Government, Economy, and Society

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  1. The American Colonies

  2. Government • House of Burgesses-first legislature, Jamestown • Mayflower Compact-direct democracy • New England Town Meetings-DD • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut-first constitution IN America • Bacon’s Rebellion (Va.)- Bacon wanted the Gov. to protect them against natives.

  3. Geography • New England (MRCN) • Middle Colonies (NNPD) • Southern Colonies (M,V, NC, SC, G): 2 up, 2 down

  4. Types of Colonies • Proprietary-owner • Royal-king • Self-governing-Connecticut and Rhode Island

  5. Economy • New England-infertile soil, trade, fishing, ships, lumber • Middle-fertile land, breadbasket (grain), trade • Southern-plantation • Joint Stock- were formed to make colonies ($) • Triangular Trade/Middle Passage

  6. Religious Diversity • Pilgrims-Mayflower, 1620, Separatists, Plymouth • Puritans-”Purify” church, Massachusetts, 1630 • Quakers-No paid clergy, “inner light”, Pennsylvania • Catholics-Maryland • Religious Dissenters-Rhode Island (Roger Williams) • First Great Awakening-1740’s, led by Jonathan Edwards

  7. Society • Family Patterns-father controlled, mom-traditional roles • Social Classes-3 (upper, middle, lower) • Education-local government sets it up, heavily influenced by money, gender, and religion Note: Most early universities were formed to train men for the ministry

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