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Explain how the Navigation Acts affected the colonies.
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They restricted colonial trade to benefit the British economy, aiming for a favorable balance of trade under mercantilism.
What role did religious freedom play in the Middle Colonies?
There was an emphasis on religious freedom, exemplified by Pennsylvania's diverse population and tolerance.
How did the economic motives of British colonization vary by region?
Chesapeake focused on tobacco for profit; New England emphasized agriculture and commerce; Middle Colonies had diverse economies; British West Indies focused on year-round farming like sugarcane.
What were the primary motives for Spanish colonization in the Americas?
Wealth extraction through cash crops, gold, and silver, and enforced conversion to Christianity.
What was King Philip's War and what did it signify about Native American and British relations?
A conflict between Native Americans and British settlers, showing resistance to encroachment.
What was the primary economic focus of Dutch colonization in the Americas?
Establishment of fur trading centers without significant interest in religious conversion.
What was the Great Awakening and how did it affect American identity?
A religious revival that propelled the formation of an American identity through widespread religious change.
Describe the structure and significance of the Mayflower Compact.
It established a self-governing church congregation model for the settlers.
How did colonial governance evolve in response to distance from Britain?
Colonies developed self-governing structures like the House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact.
How did reliance on slavery differ among the British colonies?
New England had few slaves; Chesapeake and Southern Colonies had many, with strict slave codes.
How did French colonization methods differ from those of Spain?
The French focused on trade, especially fish and fur, rather than conquest and had few settlers.
How did the Enlightenment influence colonial society?
It emphasized rationality, natural rights, and separation of powers, influencing political thought.
What forms of resistance did enslaved people undertake in the colonies?
Both covert and overt, including events like the Stono Rebellion.
What government structure was founded in Virginia and why was it important?
The House of Burgesses, a representative assembly, was important as an early form of self-governance.
What was the effect of the Atlantic Trade System on colonial economies?
It led to the development of a global economy, urbanization, and wealth accumulation for elites.
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