the English, in which approximately 2,000 to 2,700 Dutch ships were seized by the English in the three Anglo-Dutch Wars, (Doc. 3). This document primarily showed that Dutch had major troubles with their security to other foreign nations. England was the main competitors of the Dutch for trade during this time period, and these seizing of ships made perfect sense if the English wanted to come out on top. For example, these conflicts are shown on a map of the naval battles between the English and Dutch
considered trying to become allies with the English, but as time went on, a war would emerge between Natives and the English settlers as to control the land. The English and Native American relationship changed drastically due to two main factors: English seeking religious freedom and economic prosperity. First, English seeking religious freedom caused a shift in the English/Native initial relationship, like the pilgrims did a whole century before. The English wanted to incorporate their Christian relationship
fled. (Doc. 1) The Black Death is thought to have originated in the dry plains of Central Asia, where it then travelled along the Silk Road, reaching Crimea by 1343.[ Even though he didn’t flee, he had a first-hand experience with the plague through his students by them leaving, and most likely dying anyway. Nicolas Versoris, a French author, wrote in his book, Book of Reason, in 1523, that the rich could afford to flee, and, therefore, the poor were doomed to meet their terrible fate. (Doc. 3) Since
astronomy, saying that it shows the wisdom of God (Doc. 2). Other religious figures condemned the work of scientists, like Giovanni Ciampoli, who in a letter to Galileo insisted that Galileo censure facts due to the disagreement of church doctrines to the findings of Galileo (Doc. 3). Other philosophers merged their ideas on the sciences to religious beliefs to please the church and their own traditional beliefs. In a book by Walter Charleton, an English doctor and philosopher, he states that the creation
Christian community” (Doc 9). Children were sent to boarding schools where they were given new clothes and haircuts, and taught English, Christianity, and American ways of life (Doc 13). While many Americans believed this would be good for the Native Americans, it effectively destroyed their culture and identity. By forcing them to learn English, they were unable to communicate the concepts, beliefs, and ideas their languages were based on. Americans did not consider the fact that English could not substitute
economics. Religion for New England was the most important, it was their goal in life, they wanted to be a religious example. There were a lot of social differences, and of course differences in people as well. After the win of the Spanish Armada English settlement of the North American continent began in resulting an intense conviction. During the 1600s, an effect of economic changes throughout England which also led to the Enclosure Movement, as
families begging for help as one did: "I am not half a quarter so strong as I was in England"(Doc, 1). Many laws were passed in the Chesapeake areas to control slaves and prevent any uprisings. "It shall not be lawful for any negro or other slave to carry or arm himself with ant club, staff, gun, sword, or any other weapon of defense or offense, nor to go or depart from his master ground without a certificate…"(Doc, 5). Negroes were not
1625 reports the number of people to be transported to Virginia (Doc C). In comparison to New England, there were very few women or families. Most of the people were men of about 20-30 years of age. The ratios and ages suggest that these people were looking to make money over starting families. The Chesapeake colonies were mostly funded by England. The Governor of Virginia, William Berkeley, asked the King of England to help out (Doc G). These colonies maintained fairly close relations with England
The northern regions tended to have more religious beliefs. The southern regions tended believe in a church and state separation. According to "The Articles of Agreement, Springfield, Massachusetts in 1636" (Doc D), whoever entered Massachusetts had to comply with the certain articles and orders that shaped a community around God and the share of the land. The “Articles of Agreement, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1636’’ is valid document because it was basic laws. As a result of “The Articles of Agreement
compete with them and gain land to become more economically advanced. Two particular regions of settlement for the English colonies were the Chesapeake region and New England. The Chesapeake region include present-day Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The New England region included Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Although they were both English colonies, they had developed distinct societies. People left England to go to the New World for different reasons.