During the 1600s, two distinct colonial regions formed in the United States: New England and the Chesapeake Bay. Although they were both settled and ruled by those of English origin, many differences in development set them apart from one another, resulting in a significant split. These separations emerged due to reasons for settlement, politics, and economies. One difference between the New England and the Chesapeake colonies was the reason for the formation each. For example, the New England colonies were established in order to separate from the Church of England. Followers of several religions, especially the Puritans, longed to have the freedom to choose their beliefs, something they were denied of in their home country. Furthermore, John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts, emphasized the need for bonding together as a community under God, regardless of religion (Source A). In addition, the majority of settlers moving to the New England colonies were families looking to start a new life together. This is shown in the ship set list, which contains information regardin...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that new england and the chesapeake bay were distinct colonial regions formed in the 1600s. they were both settled and ruled by those of english origin.
- Compares the new england and chesapeake colonies in terms of the reasons for their formation.
- Compares the new england and the chesapeake colonies in terms of government and economics.
- Explains that the colonies in the new england and chesapeake regions were established around the same time period, but there were significant differences between them.
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- New England Vs. Chesapeake DBQanalytical essayAs colonies of the British Empire, both the New England and Chesapeake regions were inhibited by innumerable immigrants of English origin. Despite this common characteristic, the two areas greatly differed from each other. New England was more tolerant and community based whereas the Chesapeake was focused more directly on personal wealth and land. While they both drew from British influence, the distinct conditions in each region caused them to develop separately and become unique in their own way.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that both the new england and chesapeake regions descended from the same english origin, but by 1700 both regions had traveled in two diverse directions.
- Analyzes how the new england and chesapeake's motivations for settlement led to divergent societies.
- Analyzes how the region's geography influenced the expansion of the colonies in eastern america. the chesapeake region was flooded with indentured servants and slaves to manage tobacco.
- Explains that the chesapeake had its own obstacle brought about by nature. diseases like dysentery, malaria, and typhoid cost many colonists their lives, leaving many men frustrate with little hope for having families.
- Compares the new england region and the chesapeake region in terms of politics and government.
- Explains that the new england and chesapeake regions were inhibited by immigrants of english origin, despite this common characteristic. both regions drew from british influence, but developed separately and became unique in their own way.
1310 wordsRead More - Dbq Colonial New England and Chesapeake Regionsanalytical essayThe Chesapeake and New England regions were settled by people of English descent, but by 1700, they had become two distinctly different societies. They had evolved so differently, mainly because of the way that the settlers followed their religion, their way of conducting politics and demographics in the colonies. Even though the settlers came from the same homeland: England, each group had its own reasons for coming to the New World and different ideas planned for the colonies.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the chesapeake and new england regions were settled by people of english descent, but by 1700, they had become two distinctly different societies. each group had its own reasons for coming to the new world.
- Analyzes how john winthrop, puritan leader of the massachusetts bay colony, spoke about the importance of community in the colony that was vital for its survival.
- Explains that the chesapeake region was different from the new england region because the colonist's main reason for coming to virginia was to dig gold and ship it back to mother england.
- Analyzes how the ship list of emigrants bound for virginia shows that the colonists are not seeking religious freedom or striving to become a "city upon the hill", but rather seeking economic opportunities.
- Explains that the new england region was made up of colonies that valued a strong sense of community, brotherly relationships among the colonists, equality for all, and hard workers.
- Explains that the chesapeake region was made up of more economically driven and wealth seeking colonies that had little or no sense of community.
- Explains that new england and chesapeake regions became entirely different societies because of the way they set up their colonies. one was community based, while the other sought gold and wealth.
905 wordsRead More - The Chesapeake Colonies and New England Coloniesexplanatory essayThe Chesapeake Bay Colonies and the New England Colonies were both colonized by the British, but both regions were vastly different from one another. The English-Native American relations remained tense since the moment the English arrived, and the results of the war was the same: English won, Indians lost. The Chesapeake and New England were both influenced by the geographical differences and lead to a difference in economic values as well as governments. The Chesapeake and New England were both established for different reasons: to expand an empire and to get away from religious prosecution. The oversea British Empire was the most dominant in the world, and even though the colonies were all “British”, they are all vastly different from one another.
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- Explains that europe's leading superpowers, france, spain, portugal, holland, and england, all competed for colonization in unknown territories.
- Explains that the colony was named virginia after the virgin queen, queen elizabeth i, and was located along the chesapeake bay.
- Explains that the economy of the chesapeake and new england was directly affected by their geographical locations and surroundings.
- Explains that the economy of new england was dependent on the communities that were established in plymouth and massachusetts bay.
- Explains that the powhatan confederacy in the chesapeake region was led by chief pohowan, who was eager to form an alliance with the colonists for his personal gain.
- Explains that the chesapeake bay and new england colonies were colonized by the british, but both regions were vastly different from one another.
1270 wordsRead More - Comparing the New England and Chesapeake Regionscomparative essayThe New England colonies were formed by Protestants who were escaping England. They ‘planned’ their society. When they came over they brought entire families, not just random people. The Chesapeake region colonies were formed by whoever signed up. The reasons that resulted in the differences between the New England and the Chesapeake colonies were political, social, and economic.
In this essay, the author
- Compares the new england and chesapeake regions, stating that the differences were political, social, and economic.
- Compares new england's basic plan with the chesapeake colonies, which had religious freedom and political power.
- Explains that new england and the chesapeake regions were different for many reasons.
- Explains that the chesapeake region developed a tobacco economy, everything they did was to grow or sell tobacco. the rich did nothing to make the poor feel any better.
- Compares the new england and chesapeake regions of the united states, stating that both regions were different.
534 wordsRead More - Compare And Contrast Virginia And Massachusetts Coloniesexplanatory essayIn the early stages of North American colonization by the English, the colony of Jamestown, Virginia was founded in 1607 (Mailer Handout 1 (6)). Soon after the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1629 (Mailer Handout 2 (1)). These two colonies, although close in the time they were founded, have many differences in aspects of their lives and the way they were settled. The colonies have a different religious system, economic system, political system, and they have a different way of doing things; whether that be pertaining to making money, practicing religion, or electing governors. Along with the differences, there are also a sameness between these two colonies. Each colony has been derived from England and has been founded by companies
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- Compares the colony of jamestown, virginia, and the massachusetts bay colony, which were founded in 1629.
- Explains that massachusetts was mainly a puritan colony, while virginia, named after the virgin queen elizabeth, was anglican and tied close to the church of england.
- Explains that massachusetts gave more power to the people, while virginia's governor got appointed by the crown. the governing council, rich elites controlling everything, and the house of burgesses, upper middle-class landowners.
- Explains that both massachusetts and virginia were founded by companies looking to make money off the new world, but the founding of massachusetts was motivated by religious goals and family dynamics.
- Explains that the english colonies in new england established from 1620 onward were founded with loftier goals than those in virginia.
- Explains that virginia was settled for economic gain, while massachusetts (part of new england), because of religious motives, led to the shaping of the colonies.
- Explains that the climate and location framed the economic systems in each of the colonies. virginia is a southern colony making it warmer, while massachusetts relied heavily on trade and little on agriculture.
- Explains that massachusetts and virginia's political, economic, and religious systems differed but resembled each other. each way these colonies were forged contributed to what the united states is today.
926 wordsRead More - Differences between the New England and Chesapeake Coloniescomparative essay...ere more concerned about the commonwealth of the people due to their strong sense of community. Chesapeake government placed a harsh rule to ensure the survival of the settlers like the colony of Jamestown. New England had a diverse product due to poor soil and cold weather. They engaged in small scale agriculture, fishing, trading and shipbuilding. The Chesapeake regions had a warmer climate therefore it was more suitable to farm. The economic products that the Chesapeake region produced were tobacco and rice. The New England colonies were more of a community than the Chesapeake colonies. One of the reasons was that the settlers New England emigrated as a family and the Chesapeake emigrants were mostly males with the ambition to find gold and to own a large plantation; this resulted in mostly male population without female to enforce a sense of a real community.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the english settlement in the new world was largely the result of the age of exploration.
- Explains the political differences between the new england and chesapeake regions. the massachusetts bay colony was governed as a theocracy government.
- Compares the economic products of new england and chesapeake regions based on climate and soil conditions.
- Explains that the motives of the settlement resulted in social differences between the new england and the chesapeake regions.
- Compares the political, economic, and social system of new england and the chesapeake region.
1222 wordsRead More - The Chesapeake and New England Colonies: A Comparisoncomparative essayDuring the late 16th century and into the 17th century, European nations rapidly colonized the newly discovered Americas. England in particular sent out numerous groups to the eastern coast of North America to two regions. These two regions were known as the Chesapeake and the New England areas. Later, in the late 1700's, these two areas would bond to become one nation. Yet from the very beginnings, both had very separate and unique identities. These differences, though very numerous, spurred from one major factor: the very reason the settlers came to the New World. This affected the colonies in literally every way, including economically, socially, and politically.
In this essay, the author
- Compares the chesapeake and new england colonies in the late 16th and 17th centuries.
- Narrates how jamestown, the first english colony in the new world, was founded by 104 settlers to a peninsula along the james river.
- Explains that new englanders were largely puritan separatists, who sought religious freedom, while protestants wanted complete separation from catholicism. they reproduced much of england's economy with only minor variations.
- Explains that the chesapeake and new england attracted different types of settlers and, by 1700, the populations differed enormously.
- Compares new england's religion with the chesapeake, where the anglican church was established after 1692.
- Explains that the chesapeake economy revolved around the tobacco industry, which paved the way for other industries. new england's economy was based on fishing, shipbuilding, and farming.
- Explains that the chesapeake and new england regions differed in numerous ways, including population, religion, and economy.
990 wordsRead More - New England and Chesapeake Colonizationcomparative essayDespite both coming from English origin, the two regions are very different from one another. The Chesapeake, a region more for investment and wealth and New England being a region more as a religious haven. The two regions diverged into two distinct societies mostly from the different location of the two and the issues that arised from there. Even though they both became different by the 17th century, the two regions would unite despite huge differences when the quest for independence begins.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the new england and chesapeake regions were beginning to settle and colonize during the 1600s, but differences began to form just as they settled, and by the 1700s the two regions will have evolved into two distinct societies.
- Explains how jamestown was established in the chesapeake region, which was unhealthy but easy to defend from the spanish ships (but not inland indians).
- Compares the new england region to the chesapeake region in terms of climate and geography.
- Explains that the chesapeake and new england are very different from one another. they diverged into two distinct societies mostly from the different location of the two and issues that arised from there.
732 wordsRead More - Comparing Colonial Virginia and Colonial New England's Effect on American Characteropinionated essayFirst off, colonial New England was more family based, as I believe America is today. When immigrants landed in New England they brought with them their families, expecting this place to become their permanent place of residence. Therefore their communities were more tight nit and more concerned with the promotion of values that would benefit the community as a whole. Whereas the Virginia colonies brought in more business oriented tobacco farmers who would establish communities in areas based on the Agricultural value of the land, therefore these communities were more focused on money, profit, and expansion rather than the...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that colonial new england had more of an effect on the american character than virginia for several reasons.
- Opines that colonial new england was more family based, as i believe america is today. their communities were more tight nit and concerned with the promotion of values that would benefit the community.
- Explains that the new england colonies were more open minded regarding religion. the vast majority were protestant christians, but there were significant numbers of roman catholics in maryland and delaware.
- Explains new england's system of education is based on the olde deluder satan act, which stipulated that schools be built and publicly supported when town populations were large enough. virginians were home schooled or sent to work in agricultural settings.
- Concludes that the american revolution began in new england with the tea party, confrontations at lexington and concord, and several important events, battles, etc.
- Concludes that new england had more of an influence on the shaping of the character of america than virginia due to their acts and beliefs regarding education, family, religious toleration, and its enormous role in sparking the american revolution.
639 wordsRead More - Compare And Contrast Jamestown And Plymouthargumentative essayIn 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic looking for a new path to the West Indies. Instead, he landed somewhere near Cuba. This sparked colony development in the New World with the first official English colony being Jamestown, Virginia. As colonies around this area began to develop, many more settlers made their way across the Atlantic to establish settlements in the New World. Of these people, the Pilgrims, who landed near Cape Cod by accident, established the settlement of Plymouth which quickly began to prosper. The areas these settlement were established in (Jamestown and Plymouth) became to be known as “The Chesapeake” and “New England” region respectively. Although both areas were settled by the English, a difference
In this essay, the author
- Explains that christopher columbus sailed across the atlantic looking for a new path to the west indies, but landed somewhere near cuba, causing colony development in the new world. pilgrims established plymouth, which prospered.
- Analyzes the differences in development between new england and the chesapeake. puritans and separatists were the first to settle.
- Compares the social differences between new england and the chesapeake. plymouth consisted of a closely knit community, while jamestown was founded by middle-aged men.
- Analyzes how the political nature of both areas made the development of each area different and unique.
- Explains that the chesapeake region had more slaves to defend against other country colonists, like the dutch. berkeley is concerned about the safety of the colony and is trying to draw attention to the issue.
- Compares how the chesapeake and the new england regions developed differently.
- Explains the differences between the chesapeake region and the new england region, which contributed to the american revolution.
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