How Did Christopher Columbus's Impact On American Life

Before Columbus embarked on his trip to sail across the Atlantic Ocean, a Norse seaman, Leif Eriksson had the first glimpse of what life could be for Europeans that crossed the ocean and reached the New World. History has told us that European’s in the Middle Ages, weren’t necessarily known for being great adventurers. But as time went on, European’s had the greatest adventure of all; coming to the New World. As changes started to occur in Europe, incentives to leave their country for new lands, started to increase. The devastating effects from the bubonic plague, wiped out one-third of the population, which crippled the economy. Though population increased over the next century, so did prices throughout the country. Religious beliefs and practices started to become challenged by those in high authority. Reformations developed and started to spread throughout Europe. Unable to meet …show more content…
So a group of Puritans decided to seize their moment at a better life in America and were able to occupy an allotment of land in New England. They were able to secure tools and supplies to pursue a beneficial endeavor. Although this was a bit unsuccessful at first, some Puritans saw this as something more; something that had a bigger potential. John Winthrop, who was known for his loyalty and passion, was chosen coordinate the next journey to the Massachusetts Bay. Contrary to Virginia and Maryland, the migrants headed for the Massachusetts Bay were a majority of family’s not just men. The town of Boston became the settler’s main port and over the next ten years, colonies began to branch out, becoming ‘freeman.’ The originators of Massachusetts had no objective to seperate from the religious aspect of the Church of England. Each neighborhood throughout the Massachusetts Bay had its own church and they managed their own policies. This is now known as the Congressional