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THE COLONIES : AN OVERVIEW The who, what, where, when, why and the how of it all

Learn about colonies - settlements by a group of people in a distant land, governed by their home country, with economic opportunities and push/pull factors. Explore early colonies in America, colonial life, economic responsibilities, government, and the impact of slavery.

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THE COLONIES : AN OVERVIEW The who, what, where, when, why and the how of it all

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  1. THE COLONIES: AN OVERVIEWThe who, what, where, when, why and the how of it all

  2. What is a colony? • A settlement by a group of people in a distant region/land. • Governed by their home country • The colony has some decision making power. Usually, the home country makes important decisions……government & economy.

  3. Colonial Empire • A group of colonies controlled by the same home country. • Ex. Spain - much of Central and South America (looking for gold) • France - Canada and North America (animal pelts etc.) • England - Atlantic coast of N.A.

  4. Push Factors • Economic problems • Hunger & Poverty • Homelessness • Freedoms • Overcrowded cities • Loss of farm lands • Lack of opportunity

  5. Pull Factors • Reports of thick forests w/ game, streams w/fish, rich soil and plenty of land. • Economic opportunity..pay off debts etc…. • Slavery

  6. When??? • Virginia - 1587 Roanoke Island…Croatoan… The Lost Colony • Jamestown, Virginia - 1607 • Plymouth, Massachusetts - The Pilgrims - 1620

  7. WHY? • King wants land & $ • Joint stock companies create charter colonies (Jamestown)

  8. Why cont’d. • Religious freedom/Pilgrims/Puritans • Protestant Reformation • Anglican Church/Church of England

  9. Economic Responsibilities to England Colonies are meant to serve England

  10. Or better yet….Triangular Trade

  11. Economic Responsibilities to Spain The Columbian Exchange

  12. Most were farmers Colonial cities were small but important as trade centers Cities brought in goods the colony needed and sold what the colony produced Mills, factories & Iron making in cities to produce for goods/trade Artisans - make shoes, furniture, silverware, tools etc. Cities near water for transportation Taverns - hotel/restaurant/bar & source of news etc. Farms & Cities

  13. Colonial Life • Family..most important…14 people? Source of labor • Death rate high • Marry 2 or 3 times • Women had little rights and rarely owned property

  14. GET Trip paid to America Food/lodging Possibly learn a trade Free at end of contract Give Signed 7-10 year contract •Work to pay off trip etc. Indentured Servant

  15. Indentured Servant • Couldn’t pay their way to the New World • Some Africans & many poor Europeans • Look for a way to improve their life • Could be taken advantage of • Many did not survive

  16. King Parliament – The law making group for England and it’s colonies. Colonial Government

  17. Government continued • Governor - picked by King to run colony on behalf of King • Colonial Assemblies …became powerful and made up of colonists • City/Local • Who could vote? • White men over 21 that owned property!!!

  18. Salutary Neglect • In the early 1700’s England was involved in wars & conflicts • Until 1763 England didn’t enforce trade regulations….ignored as long as money was being made • Colonies start to feel secure and on their own…independent? • Each colony starts to act on it’s own

  19. Slavery

  20. Slavery • Property - treated that way too! • For life • Bought/sold at anytime/reason • Punishment & Survival

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