Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution1720-1763

As a result of the rapid population growth in colonial America during the eighteenth century

A. a momentous shift occurred in the balance of power between the colonies and the mother country.

B. the British government was pleased that more workers would be available to fill an increasing need for laborers in Britain.

C. the need for slave labor declined.D. the colonists became more dependent on Britain for the

goods that they needed to survive.E. the British government granted greater autonomy to

colonial governments.

KNOW YOUR REGIONS

• New England (Northern: Mass, RI, Conn., New Ham.

• Middle: Penn, NY, NJ, Delaware.

• South: Virginia, Maryland, North Car., South Car., Georgia

The Chesapeake (Virginia and Maryland)

Outline of our Discussion:Chapter 3-4 (1730-1776)

Review: Where did the colonies come from? New Ethnicities Bring New Issues Social Class in the New World The Great Awakening: Religion in the 18th Century Education in the Colonies Culture and Folkways The Press and Politics France and New France The French and Indian War Uh Oh… Americans become Restless…

Growth of America?

Jamestown & Plymouth?1607-1700

Growth of the colonies to 1776?

POP QUESTION: The population growth of the American colonies by 1775 is attributed mostly to

A. white immigration from Europe.B. the natural fertility of Native Americans.C. the importation of slaves from Africa.D. the influx of immigrants from Latin America.E. the natural fertility of all Americans.

A Little Review to Help the BrainRemember the Colonies:

I. New England▪ Religious : Intolerant and

Puritanical (leading to Congregational)

▪ Political: Town Meetings, Majority Rule, Mayflower Compact

▪ Economic: Diversification, shipping, lumber, fish, subsistence ag.

A Little Review to Help the BrainRemember the Colonies:

II. Middle Colonies:▪ Religious: Diversity,

toleration, Quaker Haven▪ Political: Representative

Assemblies▪ Economic: Rich soil

produced grain, shipping and commercial centers in the cities

A Little Review to Help the BrainRemember the Colonies:

III. Southern Colonies:▪ Religious: Anglican

Church▪ Political: Ruled by

Aristocratic Elite (Slavocracy)

▪ Economic: Focused on Cash Crops (Tobacco, Rice, Indigo)

POP QUESTION: When several colonial legislatures attempted to restrict or halt the importation of slaves, British authorities

A. applauded the efforts.B. vetoed such efforts.C. allowed only South Carolina's legislation to

stand.D. viewed such colonial actions as morally

callous.E. did nothing.

POP QUESTION: The average age of the American colonists in 1775 was

A. 30.B. 27.C. 25.D. 20.E. 16.

By 1775 Africans were the largest

non-English ethnic group in

colonial America

South Carolina

IMMIGRANTS AND ETHNICITIESCHANGES 1700 TO 1763

Immigrants and Ethnicities

• Talking about VOLUNTARY Immigrants (not involuntary slaves)

• Reasons for Immigration:– Chance to own land (do they?)– Greater social mobility (always?)– Religious freedom (everywhere?)– Lower taxes & Material Goods– Better diet (MORE MEAT!)

POP QUESTION: An armed march in Philadelphia in 1764, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the

Indians was known as

A. Bacon's Rebellion.B. March of the Paxton Boys.C. Regulator Movement.D. Shays' Rebellion.E. Oligarchy Revolution.F. Stono Rebellion

Immigrant Groups

Immigration also contributed to population growth in the 18th century.

English and Welsh were still important, but other European groups arrive (Esp. the Middle Colonies) 19