The origin of the Chesapeake and the New England regions was English. But, they’re societies were entirely different. Both regions had different intentions on why they were going to settle in the New World. The regions had social, political, and economical differences, which led them to two different directions.
The social differences between these two regions were evident as time went on. Settlers coming to the Chesapeake region were arriving in big numbers, but mostly in men. Not only did families tend to move to New England, but whole congregations made the journey to find a place where they could set up “a City Upon a Hill”, and become an example to all who follow to live by as John Winthrop put it to his Puritan followers. In America,
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The locations of the two colonies are in and of itself were completely opposite. The rocky, infertile land along with the climate, made it clear that the cash crop, tobacco, would not be harvested for this region. New Englanders soon realized that they could make a profit off of new industries. They could utilize the natural sources through fishing, lumber, and fur trapping industries. Fortunately, the land of the Chesapeake colonies had fertile land. Through the fertile land, they could prosper through plantations. In result, the region could then cultivate tobacco, rice, and indigo to become the cash crops of the colonies. These products would allow the region to become an empire of exportation. As plantations in the south increase, the need for cheap labor also …show more content…
New England regions did not believe in separation of church and state. They even banished Roger Williams because he believed in the separation of the two. Government was a way to push Puritan beliefs onto its citizens. You could only vote if you were a male member of the church. African Americans and women could join the church though, but no voting for them. The House of Burgesses was the Chesapeake’s form of government. Just like most assemblies, was elected by free, white, landowning men. If you had land, you were seen as an educated, wealthy person. In New England, if you were a convicted felon and could read passages out of the bible, you could be freed of your conviction and walk the streets, even if you were accused of
Thesis Statement: When talking about New England and the Chesapeake region, you have to consider the differences in motives and geography. Consider economic situations (reasons for settling where they did, reasons why they came to New England in the first place). One has to think about the family development and demographics, as well as the government structure.
The New England and the Chesapeake regions were both from English origin. However, they had completely different societies. Each settlement had different intension of why they wanted to settle in the new world. New England and Chesapeake colonies had political, economic and social differences.
During the late 16th century and into the 17th century, two colonies emerged from England in the New World. The two colonies were called the Chesapeake and New England colonies. Even though the two areas were formed and governed by the English, the colonies had similarities as well as differences. Differences in geography, religion, politics, economic, and nationalities, were responsible for molding the colonies. These differences came from one major factor: the very reason the English settlers came to the New World. The Chesapeake colonies were primarily created by companies interested in profiting from the natural resources of the New World such as gold or silver to bring back to England. The New England colonies were primarily created
The New England and Chesapeake colonies had some similarities in economics but developed differently. Both colonies were founded to make money
The difference in development between New England and the Chesapeake Bay region was a matter of several issues ranging from freedom of religion, economy, the system of governing and most importantly, unity. What made these two societies differ was the effort
Despite the common English backgrounds, societies in the New England and Chesapeake regions of Colonial America had split off into two incredibly different cultures: A very religiously focused New England and the more economic-oriented Chesapeake. Because these regions were settled for different purposes, the development of these societies led to the distinctions between them.
While both colonies were settled in Eastern America, the regional geography had a hand in influencing this expansion. New England was known for its harsh climate, forcing its inhabitants to endure brutal winters, and miserably hot summers. Because many European immigrants sought arable land, the unyielding soil of New England impeded the immigrants agriculturally and forced them to depend on livestock. They criticized the Indians for “wasting” the land-not using what little arable land they had to its full potential. As a result, the New Englanders used up as much land as they could to make sure “[t]hat everyone shall have a share of the meadow or planting ground…” (Doc D). They felt it was their duty to clear woodlands and establish a settlement. Additionally, they turned to the coastline and built harbors to fish rather than farm, unlike their Southern counterparts. Geography had a different impact on the people of the Chesapeake region. The people of Chesapeake capitalized on their good soil, and, unlike the New Englanders, they grew tobacco. Tobacco proved very profitable and
The Chesapeake and New England colonies, although clearly quite different, do boast some similarities. The two colonies were founded in the early 17th century and started off with a demographic that primarily consisted of young white European men. The differences between the colonies are easier to pinpoint. The New England colony, which is located in the North, has long winters and short growing seasons. This is contrary to the Chesapeake colony which is more to the South than the New England colony. The Chesapeake colony was known for its fertile land, long growing season, and large swaths of land that were perfect or farming. These geographical differences directly impacted the economies as these two distinct colonies developed. The New England colonies focused on fishing, shipbuilding, and growing a distinct class of
Some of the most populous colonies were the ones situated in the Chesapeake and New England areas. Although these colonies were both settled by the English and had other key similarities, there were also many differences between them. The New England and Chesapeake colonies both had an aristocracy that governed over them, and had frequent issues concerning the Native Americans that previously inhabited the lands. However, their political and economic systems were considerably different. Chesapeake had an oligarchy whose main export was tobacco, while New England had a theocracy whose exports included timber, fur, and fish. Therefore, although the colonies had similarities their differences outweighed the resemblances.
In the past historians have written that the regions of Chesapeake and New England are extremely different, but still have something in common. Accordingly, they are found in their times of origination, they were both founded around the same time and also by the same people. Ultimately, they have both accepted Protestantism and the colonies both speak English. One major similarity is that they haven't forgotten who and where they came from, England, they still pledge allegiance to one crown. Like any other colony, they have created a society where both have been slow to establish social status. Unlike New England in Chesapeake a governing power tried to create a feudal system but the colonies shit it down quite fast. Notably they both have put themselves into a social group and no outside force trying to sway the people's social ranking placement.
Social differences are one of the reasons New England and Chesapeake developed into two distinct societies. People in England were tired of being oppressed by the government, so they wanted to
The Chesapeake and New England colonies had many differences when it came to development; however, similarities can still be found. Some of the main similarities between the colonies were the time period in which they developed and their early demographics. Both colonies were founded in the early 1600s and started off with a demographic of mostly young white European males. In contrast, many differences between the New England and Chesapeake colonies can be found in their distinct geographies, economies, religions, and governments. In terms of
In the early 17th century, England colonized the new world. These colonies became famously known as the Chesapeake and the New England Colonies. They were incredibly valuable to New England as they provided an abundance of wealth through trading and the supplying of raw materials. Both areas had the goal of economic prosperity. Despite both the New England and Chesapeake colonies being settled by the same country, the two sets of colonies had many differences, as well as some similarities in their social patterns and political characteristics.
Although they were able to grow some crops, the soil wasn’t very good and it was very rocky. Because fur, lumber and fish were all in demand in England, they became the primary focus of the settlers and created a source of lasting income for them. In contrast, the middle colonies had rich soil and were able to produce food in many forms to export throughout the world. Among the crops they grew, wheat (milled into four), made up nearly three fourths of the goods exported. Obviously, the southern colonies looked to their plantations to produce tobacco as their main source of income.
In the Chesapeake region almost everything was exactly opposite of New England. The immigrants were not idealists, but materialists, most of whom sought money. As John Smith mentions in his History of Virginia, many