Differences Between The Four Major Regions Of British Colonial North America

The social, cultural, and political differences between the four major regions of British colonial North America on the eve of the American Revolution occurred thanks to the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment unearthed new ideas which were used as a new set of guidelines to help people live their lives. The Enlightenment helped birth more interests in education as well as a more in depth understanding of the government and politics. Almanacs were created and they became a large part of the social and cultural aspects of life because they provided information on topics such as medical advice, humor, and predictions of the weather. In addition, an education was always considered a very important thing, but during this period of time it became an even bigger deal. …show more content…
Now that each individual was able to create his or her own opinions, changes were occurring on the social, cultural, and political scales and because life was different in the four major regions, the degree to each difference was not the same in each of the regions. For example, in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Chesapeake the revolts that were taking place were in the control of the white settlers over things such as taxes whereas in the Lower South the revolts taking place were being organized by the slaves. In addition, the people of the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and the Chesapeake regions were more concerned than the Lower South was with politics and the government. These differences were possible thanks to the demographics of the areas as well as whether or not an education was associated with that area which was ultimately an effect of the