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Which type of colony saw the largest influx of English settlers, who eventually became the majority population?
Which type of colony saw the largest influx of English settlers, who eventually became the majority population?
- Settler colony (correct)
- Charter colony
- Exploitation colony
- Plantation colony
In exploitation colonies, the original languages of the native population were completely replaced by English.
In exploitation colonies, the original languages of the native population were completely replaced by English.
False (B)
What were the primary motivations for English people to migrate to settler colonies?
What were the primary motivations for English people to migrate to settler colonies?
escape poverty, seek freedom of religion, banned from England
In _________ colonies, the majority of the population consisted of African slaves.
In _________ colonies, the majority of the population consisted of African slaves.
Match the colony type with the primary reason for English migration:
Match the colony type with the primary reason for English migration:
Which of the reasons below was LEAST likely to motivate English citizens to move to exploitation colonies?
Which of the reasons below was LEAST likely to motivate English citizens to move to exploitation colonies?
The native populations in settler and plantation colonies experienced similar fates, often resulting in their marginalization
The native populations in settler and plantation colonies experienced similar fates, often resulting in their marginalization
Which statement best describes the linguistic landscape of exploitation colonies?
Which statement best describes the linguistic landscape of exploitation colonies?
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Settler Colony
Settler Colony
A colony where a large number of English people moved, becoming the majority.
Reasons for English movement to Settler colonies
Reasons for English movement to Settler colonies
English colonists sought religious freedom or escaped poverty/banishment.
Plantation Colony
Plantation Colony
A colony established for plantations; the majority of the population was African slaves.
Reasons for English movement to Plantation colonies
Reasons for English movement to Plantation colonies
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Exploitation Colony
Exploitation Colony
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Fate of Natives in Settler Colonies
Fate of Natives in Settler Colonies
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Fate of Natives in Plantation Colonies
Fate of Natives in Plantation Colonies
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Fate of Natives in Exploitation Colonies
Fate of Natives in Exploitation Colonies
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Study Notes
History: The English Colonists
- In Settler colonies, many English people migrated, forming the majority of the population.
- The English migrated to Settler colonies to escape poverty, seek religious freedom, or due to being banned from England
- In Plantation colonies, not many English people migrated though the majority of the population were African slaves
- The English moved to Plantation colonies to start plantations, make money, or work on plantations as servants.
- In Exploitation colonies, just enough English people migrated to rule due to the local population being the majority.
- The English migrated to Exploitation colonies to make money, discover the world, go on adventures, or escape poverty.
History: Native Population
- In Settler colonies, the original population were were mostly killed, and are now marginalized
- The original population in Settler colonies have been integrated into British culture, or live in small, separate communities
- In Settler colonies, original languages are spoken only by marginalized communities
- In Plantation colonies, the original population were mostly killed and are now marginalized
- The original population in Plantation colonies have been integrated or live in smaller, separate communities
- In Plantation colonies, the original African languages of the slaves are no longer spoken
- In Exploitation colonies, the original population is still dominant.
- In Exploitation colonies, English is often used as a second language while original languages are the first language.
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A look into the English colonists. The content describes the distribution of the natives across settler, plantation, and exploitation colonies. Details on why the English migrated to these colonies are also included.
