How did the role of women during the colonial times differ in England vs America?
It differs in each colony. In the beginning New England(America before it was given its offical name) settlers were mostly puritans. Puritans were a group of Christians, but more of a Cult than real Christianship. They believed only Chosen Saints go to heaven, and the rest go to hell. The Puritans gave women absolutely no rights, but at the same time gave men little rights as well. But than something started happening. People started to rebel against the Puritans. One woman named Anne even stood up and said "You don't have to be a Saint to know God and experience him. Anybody can experience God." Which is true, because that is what the bible says. The Puritans didn't like this though, and they killed or banished her(can't remember which one). This is when some Puritans broke off and became the Quakers. They were also Christian, but had different Christian beliefs. One of them was actually that women were equal. The Quakers gave women great rights, and while it wasn't as perfect as the men it was revolutionary during that time.
Which describe the life of a small farmer in colonial times?
It depends on where and when. Colonial America was actually not one society, but a collection of several different ethnic groups and cultural traditions. In general however, the correct answers would be B, C and D. Colleges were almost exclusively for training of clergymen and to a lesser extent lawyers and other professionals.. A typical small farmer would not go to college, in Williamsburg or anywhere else. However, the average small farmer DID participate in an international world of commerce. This included purchasing imported (usually British) fabric for his clothes. His wife might make up his shirts, but a professional tailor was needed to make his coat and waistcoat, while his breeches were often made by a specialized breeches maker. The idea that American farmers were entirely self-sufficient and all wore homespun, is a total myth. The average farmer and his family worked alongside their hired hands, itinerant seasonal workers, indentured servants, and slaves if they had any. They all ate together too. Only the extremely wealthy southern plantation owners operated on such a large scale as to make that impossible, and those people were the 1%. Some farmers owned more land than others, but by the second or third generation after settlement, farm sizes were always getting smaller as farms were divided up among a man's heirs. It's hard to know what their *hopes* were, but most farmers everywhere would like to own more land than they do!
Differences between Northern and Southern colonies prior to American Revolution?
Hey there fellas:) Could y'all please help me comprehend the differences between the North and South prior to the American Revolution. I understand the basic differences about how the South economy was based on slavery, unlike the North's, which resulted in Civil War; but I would love to understand a greater degree of detail about the following specific aspects: A. What similarities existed between the North and South? B. What role did Geography and Environment play in Emigration? C. And finally, what part did economics, religion, and slavery play in the difference in the colonies? I know my question might be a bit lengthy, but I would greatly admire all your time and help in aiding me to develop a more thorough understanding of this subject matter. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this:) I am grateful.
How did the original thirteen colonies develop?
Summary: Colonial history of the United States refers to the history of the land that would become the United States from the start of European settlement to the time of independence from Europe, and especially to the history of the 13 colonies of Britain which declared themselves independent in 1776.Starting in the late 16th century, the Spanish, the British, the French, Swedes and the Dutch began to colonize eastern North America. Many early attempts—notably the Lost Colony of Roanoke—ended in failure, but successful colonies were soon established. The colonists who came to the New World were not alike; they came from a variety of different social and religious groups who settled in different locations on the seaboard. Reason For Migration: Some migrants who came to Colonial America were in search of the freedom to practice forms of Christianity which were prohibited and persecuted in Europe, as well as freedom from tyrannical government. First Successful Colony: The first successful English colony was Jamestown, established in 1607, on a small river near Chesapeake Bay. The venture was financed and coordinated by the London Virginia Company, a joint stock company looking for gold. Its first years were extremely difficult, with very high death rates from disease and starvation, wars with local Indians, and little gold. The colony survived, barely, by turning to tobacco as a cash crop. Life Once There: A majority of New England residents were small farmers. Within these small farm families, and English families as well, a man had complete power over the property and his wife. When married, English women lost their maiden name and personal identity, meaning they could not own property, file lawsuits, or participate in political life, even when widowed. The role of wives was to raise and nurture healthy children and support their husbands.