Massachusetts Bay Colony Economy

In the 1600s the land of Massachusetts Bay and Virginia were the first two regions to be colonized in the New World. Both colonies, New England and Chesapeake, had each of their own separate failures and of course, their successes. Virginia’s colony focused immensely on labor and profit which took the attention away from forming community infrastructure and stability which is what allowed Massachusetts Bay to start their settlement on the right foot. Massachusetts Bay, or New England, Puritans were

diminishment in 1700 the Puritans that settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony had a unique impact on the surrounding colonies. The Puritan came to the New World searching for religious freedom and their belief system ultimately influenced the characteristics associated with the Massachusetts Bay Colony. These characteristics from their government, economy, and social structure ultimately spread and were assimilated into the surrounding New England Colonies. The Puritans that came to the New World in 1630

grace helped their economy prosper. The New England colonies developed quickly and rapidly through the early 1600s. The political, economic, and social developments of New England colonies evolved from Puritan Calvinistic beliefs. By the 1660s, other New England colonies such as Rhode island no longer had the same political and social structure nor the same Calvinistic view as the Puritans. They developed a sense of self government as well as a similar work mentality. Some colonies had a strong sense

established colonies in Mexico and Mesoamerica. In 1607, England established its first colony in North America around the Chesapeake Bay, and nearly a decade later established a second colony in present-day New England. Both New England and the Chesapeake were founded by the British around the same time; however, both colonies developed a different economy, government, and many other ways of life. In 1607, King James I. granted a charter to the Virginia Company which allowed them to start a colony in the

of the settlers. The colonies in Massachusetts and Chesapeake, located at the main crossroads of English, Dutch, and French settlers and natives, play a significant role in the development of the future world power. Although today the east coast enjoys a harmonious and successful lifestyle, in the early days of our Nation’s birth, the Massachusetts and Chesapeake communities were very distinct from each other in development, economy, and the population. The Chesapeake colonies were the first to establish

In the 1600’s, two colonies were establishing themselves on the east coast of North America. In 1607, a group of merchants, known as the Virginia Company, settled at Jamestown, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay (Divine, 72); while Puritan leader John Winthrop, stationed himself and his followers at Massachusetts Bay in 1630. (Divine, 90) Although both settlements started off relatively the same, the greater success of one over the other has caused continuous debates between many, including the descendants

The Colonies That Shaped America The Jamestown Colony, a colony in ruin, turned into the wealthiest colony. The Massachusetts Bay Colony, the “a city upon a hill” turned into “the city that fell down the hill.” As the 13 colonies took shape, The Jamestown colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony took shape in many different ways. These two colonies are two of the most famous colonies in U.S. History. The colonies overcame struggles, rose to the top of the hill, and fell down the hill. The Jamestown

citizens who were the religious minority had the opportunity to escape persecution and live a more peaceful life in the New World. Over time, new colonies emerged in the New World to provide colonists the freedom to practice their religion and live a better life without fear of persecution, or banishment. Some colonies, like Massachusetts Bay, were founded by the Puritans to have a better life in the

The New England colonies alongside the Chesapeake colonies were founded and settled primarily by English settlers. The New England colonies consisted of Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Plymouth, and New Hampshire. The Chesapeake colonies included Maryland and Virginia. Each of these colonies were founded individually from one another and also had their own purpose and first settlers. Although these colonies were founded by people of similar origins and under the rule of England

perilous voyage across the Atlantic for solely religious reasons. The colony of New Haven was an organized settlement that was both religiously and economically inclined. However, despite their unity and good work ethic, the colony was unable to achieve much significance by the turn of the century. Ever since the colonists arrived in New Haven, they encountered many difficulties that at first thwarted them from creating a thriving economy, and eventually shattered what hopes they had of creating the strong