BVM2 Task1

Jessica Snyder BVM2-Task 1 A . Explain the reasons for English colonization. 1. Discuss the political motivations for English imperialism. English imperialism refers to the expansion of the British Empire, which took place from the 16 th to the 20 th centuries. Many political motivations drove English imperialism. This was done when Spain acquired vast amounts of gold and silver in South and Central America. In Canada there were many trades of animal fur that was used for pelts and hats, in turn the French acquired these riches by trade. Queen Elizabeth ordered Englishman to search for fortune in North America (Norton, 2015) 2. Describe the social pressures that contributed to English colonization of North America. The Social pressures contributed to the English colonization of North America are overpopulated areas and land closures. England had a huge population boom, during the 16 th and the 17 th century. The more elite landowners ruled the land and took from peasants. Forcing many peasants to be homeless and poverty. England had a rigid class system where opportunities for social advancement were limited. Colonization provided a chance for individuals to improve their social status. The promise of land ownership and economic opportunities in the New World attracted many seeking to escape the confines of the social hierarchy. Religious tensions and persecution in England drove various religious groups, such as the Puritans and Separatists, to seek refuge and the freedom to practice their beliefs without interference. This desire for religious autonomy motivated many to settle in North America. (Norton, 2015) B. Economic Systems Social Characteristics Political Systems Massachusetts Bay  Trade with Native Americans  Family farming along with slave farming.  American crops, such as pigs, cows, wheat, corn were the  Puritan was the vast religion during this time.  Family dynamics is the Father was head of household  Family ties with many children that were able to  John Winthrop become governor.  Religion was a big part of the political systems  Many of the Rich land owners elected all the politicians.

agriculture during this time go into adulthood Virginia  Tobacco farming was the main source of farming and currency.  Trade with Native Americans food and weapons   England Church was the main religion.  Slave labor was considered indentured servants.  All people must follow the mandated law of the England Church.  House of Burgesses Prominent Male Landowners. Elected and assemble and ruled government.  Prominent males were the ones to vote. The Carolinas  Corn, Cattle, tobacco were the farming crops. And Cash crops  Figs, wine, silk,  Woman were in charge of household chores and the children  Slave labor included Native American, African Americans,  Rich white men owned the slaves and indentured servants.  1729 Split into two separate colonies.  Laws were upheld by the governors and only the males could vote.  North and South Carilinas C. Explain the major ideas and events (i.e., Enlightenment philosophies, colonial conflicts, imperial regulations, acts of rebellion) that led to the American Revolution The American Revolution had many contributors to factor into. The Enlightenment ideas were led by American leaders that questioned the British imposition of their laws on their population’s colonies. John Locke emphasized that the natural beliefs, rights, liberty, and property, asserting that governments exist to protect these rights and derive their authority

as educators of virtuous citizens but restricting them primarily to the domestic sphere. Over time, the early movements for women's rights laid the groundwork for future activism toward suffrage and gender equality. (Norton, 2015) Reference: 1. Norton, M.B. (2015). A people & a nation. Retrieved from https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/53540310