CHAPTER 5: COLONIAL SOCIETY ON THE EVE OF REVOLUTION: 1700-1775
Conquest by the Cradle
Know: Thirteen Original Colonies
1. What was the significance of the tremendous growth of population in Britain's North American colonies?
Britain had an advantage over America with their population in 1700. If Americans wanted to revolt, Britain would outnumber them 25 to 1. However, in 1775, with the population increase (and continuing to increase), Britain’s advantage was weakening. There were now only 3 Europeans for each American. This essentially meant that Britain was losing power over America. More Americans = more American power.
A Mingling of Races
Know: Pennsylvania Dutch, Scots-Irish, Paxton Boys, Regulator Movement
2. What was
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What was important about the difference?
This religion was EMOTIONAL. They preached with fervor, with intensity, and it was a big change from the old, monotonous drones of preaching in tradition religion. It was important because it sparked a change in people, got them going again. They were losing their religion, and the Great Awakening was the jump-start they needed.
Schools and Colleges
Know: Latin and Greek
10. What kind of education could a young person expect in colonial times?
Learning theology and “dead languages”.
A Provincial Culture
Know: John Trumbull, Charles Wilson Peale, Benjamin West, John Singleton Copley, Benjamin Franklin
11. Did Americans distinguish themselves in the arts during the colonial period? Explain.
Not really – they were still heavily influenced by Britain in this area. Most had to go to England to fulfill their artsy ambitions, and architecture was simply upgraded to fit the New World’s conditions (however, it still followed the Old World’s structure and idea of design).
Pioneer Presses
Know: John Peter Zenger
12. Why was the jury verdict in the Zenger case important?
Because they said he was not guilty. This made way for freedom of press, and the fact that the jury verdict won made way for an upcoming democracy.
The Great Game of Politics
Know: Royal Colonies, Proprietary Colonies, Self-governing Colonies, Colonial Assemblies, Power of
At the peak of Britain's prominence, it was said that the sun never sets on the British Empire. Many were enthralled under its wing of mighty protection and dare a country stand up to Britain and face the consequences. In 1755 the last of the great conflicts between the Britain and France broke out. Although initially proving its superiority, one of the main facets of the British Empire headed for a major transformation. So that is why I say the very of the British triumph over France in the French and Indian War opened the door to the American Revolution.
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The American Revolution was a critical turning point in American history. Following the French and Indian War, Britain ignored its previous policy of salutary neglect and began intervening in the colonies affairs through taxes, occupation of soldiers, violation of civil liberties, all the while ignoring colonial pleas for representation in Parliament. These events led to the “shot heard ‘round the world” at the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775. America was now at war with Britain. Nevertheless, the impact of
Over the previous 150 years the colonies had attracted an ever-increasing number of immigrants and grown steadily in themselves so that they now contained significant urban centers such as Philadelphia and Boston, a large population free and slave of 1,593,625 in 1770, an abundance of land with the prospect of more to the west -now free bar the Indians rapidly being more fully used by the growing population it attracted, and a growing number of manufacturing industries. These were significant because the traditional model of colonies had been to serve as exporters of raw materials and staple goods to Britain and purchasers of manufactured goods, all along the protected trading lines of the Navigation Act. But the mainland American colonies
In conclusion, the origins and development of Britain’s North American colonies was sustained by the need to stay in economic power. Bacon’s Rebellion, a high demand for cash crops, and an easy purchase of slaves through trade overall introduced and developed slavery to the Americas all while increasing economic status for England and their
Due to the growing economic activity in the colonies both locally and amongst each other as well as all of the external trade, the local and colonial
When the European settlers arrived in the New World, geography had a huge impact on how the New World colonies developed. The new settlers wanted to reside in area where they could access food and natural resources, the sea for trade, land for farming, and an area safe from attack. Each colony relied on a product to sell that was native to their location. These products were traded, and helped the colony to survive. Although cultural and religious beliefs played a significant role in developing the British colonies of North America, geography played an even bigger role in shaping the colonies, as well as today's society.
In essence, the Great Awakening was a religious awakening. It started in the South. Tent camps were set up that revolve around high spirited meetings that would last for days. These camp meetings were highly emotional and multitudes of people were filled with the Spirit of God. These meeting, were sponsored mainly by Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterians, and met social needs as well as spiritual needs on the frontier. Since it was hard for the Baptist and Methodist to sustain local churches,
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|The British 13 colonies grew in population (nearly 5 times size) over 60 years |
The relations between England and the British North American colonies could always be considered precarious. Prior to 1750 British essentially followed a policy of benign neglect and political autonomy in the American colonies. (Davidson p.97) The colonies were for the most part content with benign neglect policy, relishing in a “greater equality and representative government”(Davidson p.95) within the colonies. Competition among European Imperial nations began to effect British policy toward North America colonies causing rapid shifts from 1750 to 1776. During this period, the British Empire made a series of policy decision that sealed the fate of the British North American
Another change in the colonies occurred because of the need for more laborers. Amongst the British
The growth of the American population was a ratio of 1 to 3. So, for every 1 American, there were 3 Englishmen. This gave england a lot of power.
By 1775, the American colonies stretched from Canada to Florida and had a population of over two million people. Mainly farmers, the colonists worked the land and scratched out a living from whatever means they could find. By this time most colonists were third or fourth generation and had been creating their own industry and economy independent of British influence. The colonists built new homes, roads, and towns and enjoyed the bounty of plentiful space and resources the new world offered. During this time of expansion and growth however, an unwelcome concern lurked in the shadows.
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