Overview of the 13 Colonies

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Which colony was heavily influenced by Puritan religious beliefs?

  • Massachusetts (correct)
  • Virginia
  • South Carolina
  • New York

What was a key characteristic of the Middle Colonies?

  • Strict Puritan religious codes
  • Fishing and shipbuilding as primary industries
  • A reliance on slave labor
  • Cultural diversity and religious tolerance (correct)

Which significant event was an early form of self-governance created by Pilgrims?

  • Jamestown settlement
  • The French and Indian War
  • The Boston Tea Party
  • The Mayflower Compact (correct)

What was a major economic focus of the Southern Colonies?

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Which act contributed to colonial dissatisfaction and was aimed at increasing British taxation?

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Overview of the 13 Colonies

  • The 13 colonies were British territories along the Atlantic coast of North America.
  • Established between the early 17th century and the mid-18th century.
  • They played a crucial role in the history of the United States.

Division of Colonies

  1. New England Colonies

    • Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
    • Economy based on trade, fishing, and shipbuilding.
    • Influenced by Puritan religious beliefs.
  2. Middle Colonies

    • New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
    • Known for cultural diversity and religious tolerance.
    • Economy included farming, commerce, and trade.
  3. Southern Colonies

    • Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
    • Economy heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly tobacco, rice, and indigo.
    • Use of slave labor was prevalent.

Key Characteristics

  • Governance

    • Each colony had its own form of government, ranging from royal governors to self-governing assemblies.
  • Religion

    • Varied by region; Puritanism in New England, Quakerism in Pennsylvania, Anglicanism in the South.
  • Relations with Native Americans

    • Initial cooperation often turned into conflict; land disputes were common.

Significant Events

  • Jamestown (1607)

    • First permanent English settlement in Virginia.
  • Mayflower Compact (1620)

    • Early form of self-governance created by Pilgrims in Massachusetts.
  • The French and Indian War (1754-1763)

    • Conflict between British and French forces that impacted colonial relations and led to increased taxation.

Road to Independence

  • Colonial dissatisfaction grew due to British taxation and governance (e.g., Stamp Act, Tea Act).
  • Key events such as the Boston Tea Party and the First Continental Congress contributed to the push for independence.

Overview of the 13 Colonies

  • The 13 colonies were British territories located along the Atlantic coast of North America.
  • Established between the early 17th century and the mid-18th century, these colonies were foundational to U.S. history.

Division of Colonies

  • New England Colonies

    • Included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
    • Economy centered on trade, fishing, and shipbuilding influenced by Puritan beliefs.
  • Middle Colonies

    • Comprised New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
    • Noted for cultural diversity and religious tolerance; economy thrived on farming, commerce, and trade.
  • Southern Colonies

    • Consisted of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
    • Economy predominantly agricultural, focusing on cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, supported by slave labor.

Key Characteristics

  • Governance

    • Varied governance systems across colonies, including royal governors and self-governing assemblies.
  • Religion

    • Religious practices differed by region: Puritanism prevailed in New England, Quakerism in Pennsylvania, and Anglicanism in the South.
  • Relations with Native Americans

    • Initial cooperation with Native Americans gradually turned into conflict, with frequent land disputes.

Significant Events

  • Jamestown (1607)

    • Marked as the first permanent English settlement in Virginia.
  • Mayflower Compact (1620)

    • Represented an early form of self-governance established by Pilgrims in Massachusetts.
  • The French and Indian War (1754-1763)

    • A conflict between British and French forces that affected colonial relations and led to heightened British taxation.

Road to Independence

  • Rising colonial discontent due to British taxation policies, including the Stamp Act and Tea Act, sparked resistance.
  • Events such as the Boston Tea Party and the First Continental Congress were pivotal in rallying support for independence.

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