Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin during this time period made many predictions about how the population and overall condition of America would evolve. Franklin, with a few exceptions, was relatively correct in his calculations about the future of America.
William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn’s colony displayed the most growth compared to all other colonies. Philadelphia was expanding to become one of the most notable cities of the British Empire.
Anglicans: Primarily found in the South and strongly disliked the Presbyterians.
Puritans (Congregationalist): Located in New England in the eighteenth century. Maintained an idea that the land wasn’t something they should have to pay quitrents for.
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An example of a reformed church would be the German church.
Palatines: Located near New York, these Germans were persuaded to move from home due to ruins from war, and because of high taxes.
Ulstermen: From Northern Ireland and were the largest group that emigrated from the United Kingdom. Along with the Ulstermen, the Scots and the Irish Catholics, also emigrated from the United Kingdom.
Headright system: The headlight system was an extremely important way to make the transition to the Americas seem smarter. The way in which settlers were able to have land in exchange for arriving in America, was instrumental in the development of the United States.
Indentured servants: Many settlers came over in poverty and became indentured servants. It was a way for people to work their way up to becoming a landowner.
Receptionists: People already acclimated to the new life in America, greeted new immigrants with warmth. This was because when the immigrants sent notes back home, the new land sounded much better than it was in reality.
Quitrents: They were essentially taxes imposed in exchange for services. They became extremely effective in some colonies, however in most, they abandoned the
William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn’s colony displayed the most growth compared to all other colonies. Philadelphia was expanding to become one of the most notable cities of the British Empire.
Anglicans: Primarily found in the South and strongly disliked the Presbyterians.
Puritans (Congregationalist): Located in New England in the eighteenth century. Maintained an idea that the land wasn’t something they should have to pay quitrents for.
Presbyterians (Calvinists): …show more content…
An example of a reformed church would be the German church.
Palatines: Located near New York, these Germans were persuaded to move from home due to ruins from war, and because of high taxes.
Ulstermen: From Northern Ireland and were the largest group that emigrated from the United Kingdom. Along with the Ulstermen, the Scots and the Irish Catholics, also emigrated from the United Kingdom.
Headright system: The headlight system was an extremely important way to make the transition to the Americas seem smarter. The way in which settlers were able to have land in exchange for arriving in America, was instrumental in the development of the United States.
Indentured servants: Many settlers came over in poverty and became indentured servants. It was a way for people to work their way up to becoming a landowner.
Receptionists: People already acclimated to the new life in America, greeted new immigrants with warmth. This was because when the immigrants sent notes back home, the new land sounded much better than it was in reality.
Quitrents: They were essentially taxes imposed in exchange for services. They became extremely effective in some colonies, however in most, they abandoned the