Monday, November 7, 2011

1. Monday, November 7, 2011 • Warm-up – Which English sect that called themselves the Society of Friends settled primarily in Pennsylvania and NC? • Amish • Moravians • Puritans • Quakers • Review Middle Colonies • Southern Colonies - notes

2. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 • Warm-up – Why did King Charles II give the Carolina province to the Lords Proprietors? • To secure the natural resources for Britain • To fulfill a requirement of a treat with the French • To reward them for helping restore him to the throne • To ensure their loyalty to Britain during the American Revolution • Voting candidates • Southern Colonies – notes • Writing assignment - being a JMA scholar

3. Wednesday, November 9 • Warm-up – What was the primary cause of the split of the Carolina Colony? • Conflict over religious practices • Political conflicts among regions • Disagreement over the use of slaves • Hostility towards the Native Americans • Carolina Colony – notes • Survival Guide

4. Carolina Colony • After Virginia became such a success, people didn’t bother settling in present-day NC. Once it started to be explored again in 1622, they found fruitful lands and enormous forests. • The trees were excellent source for ship masts and making tar & pitch. These are called naval stores. • King Charles I granted Carolana to Sir Robert Heath, his attorney general, insisting that he attract new settlers to the area.

5. Carolina Colony • By 1660, as many as 500 people lived in NC due to interest from Virginia & help from Heath’s friend. • They had no real form of government at this time. • In 1665, 8 Lords Proprietors were given land in Carolana (Latin for Charles) as a reward for helping King Charles II regain his throne. • LPs had the right to est. towns, build forts, and collect taxes.

6. Voyage Occupations • Builder • Artist • Blacksmith • Housewife • Hunter • Governor • Military Officer • Minister • Cook • Farmer

7. Thursday, November 10, 2011 • Warm-up – In the late 1600s, why were the Carolinas more attractive to English settlers than the Plymouth settlement? • The Carolinas had better trade routes • The Carolinas provided more job opportunities. • The Carolinas had native tribes who treated newcomers better. • The Carolinas had a mild climate and enough rain for a longer growing season. • Carolina Colony – notes • Survival Guide

8. Carolina Colony • Carolina colony was split into 3 counties. • Albemarle • Clarendon • Craven • Albemarle already had settlers but did not grow quickly. • Clarendon was around Wilmington and was not successful in its early years. • Craven was present day SC, and was not settled until 1670.

9. Carolina Colony • Government in Albemarle was led by a governor who was appointed by the LPs and worked to please them and had most of the power. • There was also an Assembly that was elected by the land-owning men of the county. • The Assembly set the governor’s salary but had little power.

10. Carolina Colony • There was also a Council (appointed by LPs) that became the “upper house” of the government. • The Assembly became the “lower house” of the gov’t. • The Governor was acting as the head one in charge. • These groups resemble today’s US president & Legislative branch. • Quitrent = land tax to help pay the governors and those setting the rules.

11. Carolina Colony • The LPs set up a party (prerogative party) that they believed would best serve the colony without the people’s input. • People against this group, popular party, were in favor of the people’s vote and were mostly made up of settlers who were there before the LPs took over. • Boundary lines – page 106