Colonial Society, 1607–1754

It may idealize Pilgrim experiences and downplay conflicts, given its purpose to inspire and guide future generations of Puritans.

It might overstate religious conflicts due to Bradford's goal of promoting secularism in the colonies.

It may inaccurately depict Native Americans due to Bradford's aim to encourage more diplomatic relations with them.

It may exaggerate the harshness of colonial life due to Bradford's intent to deter further colonization.

The North developed a mixed economy with trade and small-scale farming, leading to less reliance on slavery and more egalitarian political practices compared to the South's plantation economy.

Both regions relied heavily on indentured servitude, which created parallel economic growth and contributed to a unified approach to colonial governance across all colonies.

The South's emphasis on shipping and commerce resulted in an early form of industrialization that influenced its social hierarchy and democratic ideals differently than the agrarian North.

The North focused exclusively on large-scale agriculture, which led to similar labor practices as the South but different political structures due to varied crop production.

Adoption of Christianity

Increased trade with Europeans

Significant population decline

Development of written languages

William Bradford

Nathaniel Bacon

Roger Williams

John Smith

The New England colonies focused on small-scale agriculture and trade, while the Chesapeake colonies were heavily reliant on tobacco plantations.

Both regions had economies based primarily on gold mining.

The New England colonies relied solely on fishing, while the Chesapeake colonies depended entirely on cotton farming.

The New England colonies were industrialized, while the Chesapeake region was agrarian.

It offers a comprehensive overview of all colonial settlements in New England.

It was written to encourage English colonization and may exaggerate positive aspects.

It provides an unbiased account of Native American culture.

It accurately depicts the hardships faced by early settlers.

Expansion of rights for indentured servants following the rebellion's suppression.

A shift towards hiring paid laborers instead of using any form of bound or forced labor.

Increased reliance on African slave labor over indentured servants from Europe.

Complete abolition of indentured servitude across all colonies.

They wanted the Native Americans to be more included in their processes.

They were unhappy with territorial settlements of the colonists.

They were unhappy with the lack of interest of the Natives with the British rules.

Britain did not like the limited power that their colonists had.

Installation of tribal leaders as governors of new settlements.

Land appropriation from Native Americans by European settlers.

Equitable trade partnerships between settlers and Native Americans.

Recognition of native sovereignty by colonial governments.

An abundance of natural harbors made New England primarily an urban region contrasting sharply with rural plantation-focused life prevalent throughout Chesapeake area

Reliance solely on fishing industry shaped New England's development differently from Chesapeake’s diversified agricultural economy including both tobacco and grains.

Royal charters granting political autonomy allowed New England greater self-governance whereas Chesapeake remained under strict proprietary control affecting growth trajectories significantly different ways compared across regions

Puritans' religious convictions fostered close-knit communities centered around church congregations unlike Chesapeake's focus on labor-intensive tobacco cultivation.