Difference In Development Of The New England And Chesapeake Region

The Puritan people who came to the Americas were separatists who sought to establish a new religiously based community that could be immune from outside influences. While the Chesapeake settlers came to the America's solely to grow tobacco and turn a profit for the joint stock companies that sent them. These differences in purpose are evidenced by the lists of people who first established the colonies. In 1635, the emigrants sent to Virginia by these joint stock companies were composed primarily of young single men in their twenties who could work on the tobacco farms (Doc C). They were not sent with their families and out of the long list of emigrants, only 11 were women. This shows that the stock companies really didn't care if their colonists established a community and were only concerned with making money. The New England list of emigrants however shows entire families, most containing more then four people of relation, who made the trip to the Americas (Doc B). This is due to the fact that the Puritans goal was start a community of religious families who would work together to be successful puritans in the eyes of god. This is shown through puritan leader, John Winthrop's writings known as his ‘City upon a Hill' speech (Doc A). Puritans were more focused on the community aspect and planned to use their children to work their land

The relationship between the New England colonies and the Chesapeake colonies can be compared to the relationship between a tree and its branches. Despite England’s sponsorship of both areas, over time the two sections became seemingly different from one another. These differences, however, stemmed from many different factors, including the value of religion in each society, the environment, and the motives in founding each area. Although New England and the Chesapeake colonies were both founded by English, the two became distinct societies by 1700 because of the importance of religion in each society, the geographical opportunities present, and the motives concerning the

By the 1700’s, the New England and the Chesapeake had developed very divergent societies.This can be marked from the very beginning . The New England emigrants were purely religious and migrated to the New World in very large families. In comparison to the Chesapeake emigrants who were originally discovered during their search for profit and later continued as a slave supported colony. The emigrants in the Chesapeake were mainly lone men who left their families. Although both regions were settled largely by the people of England, they both had evolved into different communities, due to mainly reasons involving the reason for settlement, migration patterns and geography.

New England and Chesapeake were two English colonies founded in the New World. These colonies started in different ways and continued to function very differently. In the 1700s, New England and Chesapeake colonies developed in very different ways; this development was a direct reflection of the families, governments, and religion found in the colonies.

Although the Chesapeake and New England regions were both established by the English, two distinct societies were formed due to social, economic, and political reasons. Socially, the religions of the regions had a large impact on the formation of the society. In the New England region, religion was dominated by Puritans, while the south was not determined to make religion the main focus of their society. Politically, the North was more determined to thrive as a united nation and govern locally in order to do this. However, the South valued the wealthy landowners and was more of a democracy. Economically, the New England region had less farming land and therefore was less dependent on slaves and agriculture to produce wealth. In the Chesapeake

After reading the assigned readings, I am provided with a clear distinction between the Chesapeake and New England regions. They were established quickly after European nations arrived in the Americas. They each had two very different ways of colonizing and ruling. It solely depending on what the colonists were desiring to obtain. They also had completely different views of freedom. Over time, the two eventually came together as one, but for many years they lived under totally different rules.

The New England Chesapeake regions were settled largely by people of English origin, but by 1700, they became two very different societies. They developed differently, mostly because of the way that the English colonists obeyed their religion, and the manner in which they conducted politics. Although the colonists both originated from England, both groups had their reasons for venturing to the New World.

Although the settlers from New England and the Chesapeake region both migrated from England, they each developed different social, political, and economical customs. (Transition Sentence). “The New England population was dominated by Puritan Morals, which not only created a strict moral code, but also fostered a [more unified colony].” The Puritans believed that England had been corrupted by foreign influences, which is why they chose to settle in the New World. The Puritans also believed that they were placed on Earth by God to serve as an example to everyone surrounding them.

Although New England, primarily Massachusetts, and the Chesapeake, primarily Virginia, were both settled largely by people of English origin, by 1700 the regions had evolved into two distinct societies. This difference in development occurred for the following three reasons: the geography, purpose of both colonies, and the priorities. The geography of each region was vastly different. In the New England colonies, the rocky landscape resulted in a short growing season.

The two English colonies had different reasons to settle; the New England colonies wanted religous freedom while the Chesapeake settled for economic reasons. In England the puritans were persecuted, so they sailed across the Atlantic so they could practice their religion. They made the Articles of Agreement (doc D) in which an order was that the people, “intend by God’s grace… to procure some Godly and faithful ministers with whom we purpose to join in church covenant to walk in all the ways of Christ.” They were strict and made a document to keep their religion in check. They wanted to build a “city upon

In the late 17th century the New England and Chesapeake developed to two distinct societies with different economic and social societies, despite both regions being settled mostly by the English. The reason for settlement in each region was different which alludes to how the regions became so different. Each region demonstrates their difference, by the way the members of their society are treated, reasons for going to the americas, and use of religion in politics.

Colonial America can be divided into three distinct regions of concern: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the South. New England was a region with some aspirations of profit, but these aspirations were largely overshadowed by a desire to reform or purify English religion. Massachusetts was founded by John Winthrop as a refuge for Puritans escaping persecution. The Puritans were successful in promoting education, creating a sense of social cohesion, establishing a centralized form of government, and fostering a strong work ethic. However, the Puritans were limited by their demand for uniformity and assimilation. Only members of the Church, male members specifically, had any decision-making power. Religious fervor readily fed into hysteria when others failed to engage in traditional practices or beliefs, leading to many exiles and even death. The Puritans also failed to pass on their ideals to future generations. Younger Puritans did inherit a strong sense of work ethic, but it was more oriented towards profit than proving their salvation. The colony thus could not achieve its long term goals. Rhode Island was founded by

Puritans traveled to New England in the early seventeenth century. They believed that economic and political force, and religious disagreements were creating a decline in English society. It is important to note that Puritans were non-separatists, meaning that “they wanted to reform the Church of England, not abandon it.”(Baym 165) The first colony that the Puritans set up was north of Plymouth, at Massachusetts Bay. However, after finding a gap in the charter they received from King Charles I the Puritans moved their capital to Salem, Massachusetts. John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Massachusetts Puritans sought to create their “City upon a hill” with laws and rules based on their religious rules. (Baym 177) A conservative hierarchical system was formed by Puritans based on "God 's will"

One of the major reasons the settlements in Chesapeake were different from the other regions in Massachusetts was due to the types of people who traveled to America back in the 1600’s. The Chesapeake colony started as a business venture, the Virginia company, who mostly had a number of English aristocrats along with, servants, Merchants, and craftsmen whose main purpose was to find gold and silver in. , So the initial purpose for the establishment was not to have permanent settlements until much later when more and more families started to move to Chesapeake for land promised through the headright system. To contrast, the individuals who settled in the New England colonies in Massachusetts were the Puritans who “were religious zealots who believe in their purifying the English church.” So when the Puritans arrived in the England colonies around the 16th century not only did they bring their families and religion, they also established the region’s colonies with the purpose of

The New England colonies have the most complex history, as they were originally founded. This region is where the Puritans first settled, seeking religious freedom. Because of this, the northern region has strong religious roots. The Puritans emigrated to America to escape religious persecution and inevitable poverty. Upon arrival in the New World, the leaders began to create a new colonial government and by 1648, a colonial legislature. The freemen decided to elect military officials and governors. Within the church, Bay colonists accepted Congregationalism as a form of church government, though it was not by any means a try at democracy or theocracy. The goal of this group was to live according to the