APUSH Midterm Unit 1

Study Notes

Apush Midterm Unit 1

Colonial Economies: Plantations in the Southern colonies relied heavily on slave labor and cash crops like tobacco.
Labor Systems: Indentured servitude and the importation of enslaved Africans provided labor for the growing colonies. Conditions for enslaved people were often cruel.
Colonial Conflicts: Conflicts arose between colonists and Native Americans, as well as disagreements between colonists themselves. Examples include Bacon's Rebellion and King Philip's War.
Religious Freedom: Some colonies were established to provide religious freedom for specific groups, like the Puritans in Massachusetts.
Colonial Government: Colonial governments often had differing structures and levels of participation by colonists. The Mayflower Compact was an early example of self-governance.
Economic Motivations: Factors like the demand for resources and raw materials influenced migration and settlement patterns. Colonists might seek to profit by farming tobacco, or secure economic opportunities elsewhere.
Social and Political Tensions: Disagreements over religious practices, land ownership, and governing structures created tensions among colonists and between colonists and Native Americans.
Impact of Mercantilism: European policies like mercantilism impacted the colonists' economy and trade.

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Puritan Beliefs: Puritanism influenced the religious and social values of New England colonies. The belief systems centered on the separation of church and state.
Religious Conflicts and Dissidents: Disagreement amongst the Puritans and other religious groups led to conflicts and the expulsion of dissenters, who were forced to move elsewhere. Examples include Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams.
Economic and Political Structures: The New England colonies developed a variety of economic and political structures. These differed based on factors like the values of its colonists.
Native American Relations: Conflicts between colonists and Native American tribes over land and resources were common in colonial society.

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Southern Colonies' Development: Southern colonies developed different economic systems; agriculture focused on plantations using enslaved labor led to social and political differences from other colonies.
Mercantilism's Impact: European policies like mercantilism influenced the Southern colonies' trade relationships with Europe.
Colonial Slavery: The institution of slavery developed, and grew in the Southern colonies, driven primarily by economic concerns related to cash crop production. This institution led to further social and political division.
Triangular Trade: The network of trade connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas is known as the triangular trade. It led to increased migration of Africans and the exchange of goods.

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Test your knowledge on the foundational aspects of early American history in Unit 1 of APUSH. This quiz covers colonial economies, labor systems, conflicts with Native Americans, and religious freedom, providing insights into the socio-political landscape of early colonies. Evaluate your understanding of the factors influencing migration and settlement patterns.