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Chesapeake colony
First set of colonies with Virginia and Maryland. From 1607 to 1634. Economy based on Tobacco. Indentured servant and enslaved people are central. More men than women. Unequal societies. -
The New England colonies
1620s, 1640s. Second set of colonies by Puritans for religious motives. With Massachusetts, Rhodes ISland, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Arrived in family groups with goods and livestock. Independent landholders. Society less stratified, healthier environment and climate. Many small farm, large families that works on the farms. 2%enslaved and traded with natives. -
Mayflower compact - Beginning of the democracy, of America
Contract signed on the ship, established a «Civil Body Politic». Every male owning a piece of land could take part in politics. Self-government. Political rights to Puritan. -
Middle/ Mid-Atlantic Colonies
Third set of colonies by. King Charles II, with Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware. As a reward for his allies after the fight with the Dutch. The Quakers lead by William Penn. Nonviolent, equality. Peaceful treatment of Indians but Coercion and deceit. Opposed to slavery but 20% enslaved in 1750 (40% of population of New York) -
Lower South Colonies
1669s, 1732 with Carolina (divided) and Georgia. Large rice and indigo plantations. Rely on the slave trade. Enslaved people with more autonomy (master not on the plantation) but still horrible conditions. -
Bacon’s rebellion in the Chesapeake colonies
1670s, period of social unrest. Rebellion against colonial power by poor planters who want more land. Violence against Native American and hostility against England. -
French and Indians wars (1756-1763)
7 years war. War between France and England with their respective Native Americans allies in North America, Europe and West Indies. In 1763, France cedes in its colonies to England (winner). UK controls whole North American eastern seaside. -
Royal Proclamation
Limits war with Native Americans. Document that set out guidelines for European settlement. Officially claim British territory in North America after Britain won the Seven Years War. -
The 1764 Acts
Sugar Act: stopping smuggling trade in sugar and molasses and have to pay a taxe.
Currency Act: Settlers cannot use other currency than the British one. -
The Stamp Act
Creatino of a new DIRECT tax. To make all document official you need a stamp (that you have to pay for) to ensure it -
Repeal of Stamp Act but Declaratory Act
full power and authority to make laws… to bind the colonies and people of America… in all cases whatsoever” (they must obey the decisions as they are subject of the British crown.) -
The Townshed Acts
New direct taxes on glass, paint, tea… Incentives for Royal officers to enforce acts. -
Repeal of the Townshed Acts
Except on the tax on tea -
Resistance (1765-1770)
Resistance to Stamp Act (resolves, violent popular mob burning effigies) and Townshed Act -
Boston Massacre
Peroetrated in King street Boston by a party if the 29th Regt. Lead to outrage from all colonies. -
War of Independence (1775-1783)
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Declaration of Independence
