America was booming throughout the eastern hemisphere and many people were packing to begin their new lives. America soon became known a place of hope for those that needed it. Since new colonies were beginning citizens dreamed to start and be apart of a city upon a hill. 16th century writers wrote several stories about works on perfect societies such as Richard Hakluyt and even Shakespeare. 14th century there was one legal Catholic Church in England because Henry VIII broke England's ties with the Catholic Church. This caused people to leave the Catholic Church all over Northern Europe which is the Protestant Reformation. Henry's actions actions caused religious dissent and sectarianism and soon after he died his catholic daughter Mary …show more content…
In document 4 citizens had too sign an agreement to follow four major rules. One of the rules were to only have forty families and to fit everyone. Massachusetts had one of the best social structures of their time. In document 8 the author states, "it must now be acknowledged by all men...that you are the most perfect democracy on the face of the earth. Democracy allowed people to have their voices heard and vote on what to do with the town. England had a monarch form of government and the emigrants didn't want that form of government so Democracy was soon created. This was one step further in creating the perfect society emigrants dreamed to …show more content…
England had a monarch form of government so they were based in king and queens. Emigrants thought bad of that form because no ones ideas were valued and only the king and queen could make decisions. That's when America created Democracy. In 1699 a guy named Cutler had permission to take him and his group to go out and find mines. Although his group had no experience their Majesty still aloud it. Whatever Cutler and his group found 75% of the finding go to the group while 25% goes to their majesty. Seems fair enough. Emigrants mostly just wanted a better life. America supplied plenty of jobs so there won't be no trouble finding one and coming home with money on the table. The children can grow up learning the new costumes and know what it feels like to make a
On his way to the New World, aboard the Arabella in 1630, John Winthrop, Puritan leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, spoke of the plan that he had in store for the colony. He preached that there would be equality in the new colony and that they " must be knit together in this work as one man." He spoke about the importance of community in the colony that was vital for the survival of the colony. His statements made on the Arabella are to the ideas in the Articles of Agreement, which compiled in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1636. In the Articles of Agreement, the community was to contain forty familiesrich and poor. In the Articles of Agreement, the concern for comfort and quality of life (for families) is outlined. They again put emphasis on the importance of unity in the colony and they also express that social classes do not determine what a person is. In Connecticut, the colonists set up regulations for wages and price; these rules were made to include poor settlers in trading and the economy by keeping the prices in the colony "fair." Since the colonists in the New England region was untied "as one" in each colony, this was one way that caused them to become a different society from the Che...
After the Civil War, business and corporations have expanded significantly throughout the United States. During this time period, known as the Gilded Age, many aspects of the United States were influenced by these large corporations. The Gilded Age was given that name after Mark Twain referenced it in one of his works. In the post Civil War period, big businesses governed by corrupt acts and held power of both the political system and the economy.
The years between 1825-1850 were the years of the Jacksonian Democracy. During this time democratic ideals were expanded through equal rights movements and educational and religious reforms. The main goal of this era was to make society a better place for everyone. To better society there had to be change, change for more equality and freedom.
America’s form of representative democracy came as a result of the transgressions Britain committed against their colonies. Several hundred years of salutary neglect served well for those living an ocean away from their motherland. Realizing the prosperity that colonies had obtained through a semi-free market society, the King of England and the parliament began enacting many taxes and acts. Taking away the colonies freedom was unsettling amongst the colonists and eventually led to a revolution. This revolution secured freedom from Britain as well as founded a new nation with the first ever constitution. Although the process to achieve democracy in America was a long, laborious road the freedom, prosperity and equality of opportunity shared by those amongst the states could not be denied.
By 1763, although some colonies still maintained established churches, other colonies had accomplished a virtual revolution for religious toleration and separation of church and state. Between the two established churches, in the colonies, Anglican and Congregational, a considerable number of people didn't worship in any church. But in the colonies with a maintained religion, only a few belonged to it. As in England, Catholics were still discriminated against, but since their numbers were fewer the laws were less severe. Similarly, The Church of England was established in America, as it was in England already. However, in America the Congregationalists and Anglicans were the more dominate religions compared to the Catholics in Europe and England.
In the late nineteenth century known as the Gilded Age (or the Reconstruction period) and the early twentieth century known as the Progressive era, the nation went through great economic growth and social change. Beginning from the 1870s, there was rapid growth in innovations and big businesses. This could be because there was population growth and when there is population growth, there is a high demand of products and other necessities in order to strive in society. Many immigrants from Europe, mostly from the eastern and southern Europe, and Asia moved to American cities. Additionally, farmers from rural America desired to increase economically in society and since corporations ruled and political problems occurred, they decided to move into the cities. Afterwards, the 1900s started with the dominance of progressivism which many Americans tried to improve and solve the problems that were caused or had arisen because of the industrialization of the Gilded Age. It was basically the time when progressives fought for legislations like regulation of big businesses, end of the political corruption, and protection of the rights of the people: the poor, immigrants, workers, and consumers. Thus, between the periods 1870 to 1920, big businesses had arisen and taken control of the political and economic systems through corruption and innovations. In response, American citizens reacted negatively and formed labor unions and political systems to diminish the power that large corporations had in America.
The founder and governor John Winthrop gave the famous sermon of “City on a Hill” and led the persecuted Puritans from England to this land and established the Massachusetts Bay. He hoped to build safe place as a Christina commonwealth as an example to show the world. He was a capable governor and a faithful follower of God. When Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson challenged his authority, they were both banished and went south to establish their own colonies. It might be that his exclusion of people with different believes made him a model of intolerant religious ruler, but at the same time his actions showed another form of democracy. He led the colonists who were Puritans and who shared the same belief of him onto a life of prosper and stability in their land, and he never prevented anyone who disagreed with him from leaving and establishing their ideal place somewhere else. However, living in Massachusetts meant that people should follow the local law. This shows another similarity in the situations today where people in a certain legal area could choose what they want separately from other parts of the country like only four states in te States now legalize marijuana for recreational use. In this way, John Winthrop made a colony bear a democratic spirit as opposed to people yelling for their individual
Religion and government in England had always gone hand in hand, and if one group’s ideas did not coincide with England’s laws controlling the practice of religion they would be denied. The unification of church and state within European countries led to many wars, resulting in massive debt. As England declared themselves a Catholic country, Protestants who did not hold the same beliefs needed a new homeland where they could be free to worship in their own way. This new homeland was America, and it allowed Protestants, now calling themselves Puritans, to practice Christianity without government interference. While original settlers came to America to create a Christian homeland where they could practice their faith how they wanted, America quickly became a homeland for religious freedom through a mixing pot of differing religions, cultures, and ethnicities, enough open land for them to exist together, and the key idea of the separation of Church and State.
Before the 19th century, and the spread of the industrial revolution around the globe, nearly all offices were small offices and/or home offices, with only a few exceptions. Most businesses were small, and the paperwork that accompanied them was limited. The industrial revolution aggregated workers in factories, to mass-produce goods. In most circumstances, the white collar counterpart—office work—was aggregated as well in large buildings, usually in cities or densely populated suburban
Many of England’s problems could be solved in America, and so colonization began. When the earliest settlers came, England had the responsibility to continue the Protestant Church, and prevent the Catholic Church from converting the entire Native American population of North America (Morison, p.105) A potential Protestant refuge could be based there in the threat of civil wars or a change of religion.
Slavery, society, and religion were key factors for democratic ideals in the time of the reform movements. Slavery was still common in the time of 1825-1850. Society was ruined due to drunks and not having a established prison. Religion wanted to make people better and make sinners good. Therefore it all lead to democratic ideals and to make more of a perfect society.
How did historians develop the name "The Dark Ages" for such an evolutional time? Many historians used to call the Middle Ages, "The Dark Ages" because nothing was really known about it, thus being in "the dark". Over time, many people developed theories that the Dark Ages was an intellectually slow and depressive age that is embarrassing to speak about. So, the question arises, Is the Dark Ages an appropriate term to describe the middle ages? An age is called Dark, not on the grounds that the light neglects to sparkle, but rather on the grounds that individuals decline to see it. The Dark Ages is not, what-so-ever, a historically accurate term. I do not feel that it should still be used. As I will soon discuss, Europe and Asia where beginning
The Middle Ages, from 500 to 1400, was a mixing pot of events that were good, bad, and ugly, but there’s plenty of room for interpretation for what the middle ages were. For example, it could be called the Age of Faith because the church was extremely powerful. When the church called for people to go on the crusades, all of Europe obeyed and supported them, almost out of fear (Document 9). There’s four possible labels for the Middle Ages: the Age of Faith, the Dark Ages, the Age of Feudalism, or the Golden Age. The most accurate are the Age of Faith, the Dark Ages, and the Age of Feudalism.
Religion played a crucial role in European society during the 1600's. Most countries had monarchs who ruled their nation strictly in accordance with their religious principles. Citizens were expected to hold the same religious beliefs as the king or risk severe punishment and persecution. As English migrants colonized North America, 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.
Coming over here from the old world, they all came looking for religious freedom, glory and gold. Upon arriving the settlers of Plymouth made the first document to establish a new government. “ Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick”(Mayflower Compact). Though the settlers were still under the reign of KIng James, this was the first step into gaining future independance. Through a long, bloody war the Americans won. The colonists gained their independence they had been longing for. A document written by Thomas Jefferson called The Declaration of Independence made it so America was a new nation, separate from others. “...That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved…”(The Declaration of Independence). Other than independence the people gained there natural born rights; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. People ran in the new government and created laws that ran threw the legislative branch, enforced by the executive branch. The judiciary branch judged trials based on the new constitution. Thus from all of this came a democracy. As mentioned the judicial branch judges the trials based on the constitutions. Everyone is entitled to a fair and speedy trial, and looked down on equally under the law. This would not have happened if it weren't for John Adams trial for the Boston Massacre, and Washington's Judiciary Act. First, the Judiciary Act created by Washington established