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Who was the founder of the New York colony and other important historical figures? |
The founder: Peter Minuit Other important historical figures were Duke of York and others of Manhattan island |
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What is the story of the creation of New York? |
The New York colony was classified as one of the middle colonies. The province(capital/largest city) of New York was an English colony in North America that existed from 1626-1776. It joined the other 12/13 colonies in rebellion against Great Britain and became the u.s. State of New York. |
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What was the economic contribution New York had? |
Trade and profit. They were the big food producing region that included corn, wheat, and livestock, |
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What was the land distribution in New York like? |
mountains in the northeast, they had a mix of New England and southern features but had fertile soil and land that was suited for farming |
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What was religious affiliation like in New York? |
Not dominated by a specific religion. This gave way to religious freedom for Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, Jews and others. |
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Land disputes for New York colony.. |
There were land disputes along the lower Hudson River with native Americans because of farming but the colonists eventually bought the land from the natives |
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Who was the founder of New Jersey and who are other important historical figures? |
The founder was Lord Berkeley. Another historical figure was Sir George Carteret |
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What were the north vs south political factors? |
Before the civil war, the northerners belonged to the Whig party and southerners tended towards the democrats. After the Whig party collapsed many more northerners became republicans. Northerners remained loyal to the democrats |
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North vs south economic factors |
The northern colonies of New England concentrated in manufacture focusing on town life and industries such as ship building and the making and export of rum. The southern colonies concentrated on agriculture and developed slave plantations exporting tobacco, cotton, indigo, rice, sugar, corn, vegetables, grains, fruit, and livestock |
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What were the main causes of the French and Indian war? |
1. Both countries wanted to control the North American fur trade 2. The expansion of the British colonies in North America was threatening French territory and their trade routes 3. (Main cause) the competition between Britain and France. Very powerful countries. |
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What was the role of George Washington in the French and Indian war? |
He was sent as an ambassador from the British crown to the French officials and Indians as far north as present day Erie PA |
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What was the role of George Washington in the French and Indian war? |
He was sent as an ambassador from the British crown to the French officials and Indians as far north as present day Erie PA |
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What was the colonial role in the French and Indian war? |
To supply manpower to fight the war in North America on the English side. |
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What was the role of George Washington in the French and Indian war? |
He was sent as an ambassador from the British crown to the French officials and Indians as far north as present day Erie PA |
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What was the colonial role in the French and Indian war? |
To supply manpower to fight the war in North America on the English side. |
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What was the role of George Washington in the French and Indian war? |
He was a young soldier of the Virginia militia and he got his first experience in battle during this war. |
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Results of French and Indian wat |
The treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian war between Great Britain and France. France also gave up all of its territories in North America. |
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Pennsylvania- founder/historical figures, story of creation, economic contribution, land, religion, & border/military |
Founder: William Penn Economy: breadbasket colony, manufactured iron and iron ore products which were exported to England |
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Pennsylvania- founder/historical figures, story of creation, economic contribution, land, religion, & border/military |
Founder: William Penn Economy: breadbasket colony, manufactured iron and iron ore products which were exported to England |
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Delawares founder/historical figures, story of creation, economy, land, religion, border and military |
Founder: Peter Minuit Economy: the same as other middle colonies land: flat lowland, lots of swamp land |
