As England began to take interest in the "New World", colonization by Englishmen began to spread drastically in the 1600's. English colonies took place on the eastern coast of the United States. Two early settlements established were in the New England and Chesapeake region. Although both were settled largely by people of English origin, by 1700 these two regions had evolved into two distinct societies, due mainly to reasons involving the reasons for settlement, geographical differences leading to different economics, religion and politics.
The settlement of the New England region was done by people, mostly families, escaping religious persecution in England, and others wishing to separate from the Church of England altogether. Before these …show more content…
The New England area Government was set around the community. The Articles of Agreement written in 1636 in Mass. shows that the community was composed of equal families led by a governor and by the church. They held town meetings to set up laws, etc. The Virginia region was different. As chartered by the King it was ruled by a Royal Governor who made laws and governed and taxed people. The King and Parliament had the main control though. Thus, they were different in politics.
Also geographical differences contributed to distinct societies. New Englanders because of rocky soil had limited farming so they had to turn to timber, fur, and fishing. The Chesapeake region was, however, very rich in soil, and farming became the main thing. Tobacco, indigo and rice were the chief crops. Slaves also divided Virginia from New England. These difference led to different economies.
The two societies also differed in relation to Indians and other countries. New Englanders got along well with Indians and other countries as their religion asserted. The Virginia area, on the other hand didn't. They were in constant conflicts with Indians and the Dutch. Governor Berkeley in 1673 and his council were forced to ask the king for help. They used slaves and indentured servants to defend
The settlement of the New England region was done by people, mostly families, escaping religious persecution in England, and others wishing to separate from the Church of England altogether. Before these …show more content…
The New England area Government was set around the community. The Articles of Agreement written in 1636 in Mass. shows that the community was composed of equal families led by a governor and by the church. They held town meetings to set up laws, etc. The Virginia region was different. As chartered by the King it was ruled by a Royal Governor who made laws and governed and taxed people. The King and Parliament had the main control though. Thus, they were different in politics.
Also geographical differences contributed to distinct societies. New Englanders because of rocky soil had limited farming so they had to turn to timber, fur, and fishing. The Chesapeake region was, however, very rich in soil, and farming became the main thing. Tobacco, indigo and rice were the chief crops. Slaves also divided Virginia from New England. These difference led to different economies.
The two societies also differed in relation to Indians and other countries. New Englanders got along well with Indians and other countries as their religion asserted. The Virginia area, on the other hand didn't. They were in constant conflicts with Indians and the Dutch. Governor Berkeley in 1673 and his council were forced to ask the king for help. They used slaves and indentured servants to defend