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The First Colonies
Summary: Explores the history of colonial America. Describes the differences between the northern, middle, and southern colonies. Examines the lasting effect the Puritans had on the original 13 colonies and the future United States.
What do you think of when you hear the word America? Do you start to sing "American the Beautiful"" Do you think about all the men and women who fought for Country? Have you thought about how America came to be? During the 1600's colonies began to form. The three main levels were the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. Since they were in different areas of North America they had their differences. They also were derived from England, so they share many similar characteristics in Slavery, Government, and Religion.
"Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492." His search for gold and spices ended up being the beginning of slavery in the Americas. In New England Indians became the main labor target. They were native to the land, which gave the settlers an idea. They traded with the Indians and later forced them into enslavement. The enslavement of...
This section contains 1,416 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) |
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