The colonies were a new and large source of raw materials 2. ... The Thirteen Colonies I. ... In 1643 The New England Confederation, consisting of three colonies (Massachusetts, Plymouth, and Connecticut) was formed as a defense against Indians. The colonies joined together to create a small force in the event of an Indian attack. ... It divided the English colonies. 2. ...
Nonetheless, tremendous public debt had forced Britain to increase the revenue by expanding the taxation in its colonies. This alteration inflamed public feelings in the Thirteen Colonies. ... Whilst the Colonies were on the brink of war, they attempted to instigate a mutiny within the Province of Quebec as well. ... They concluded that the rebels, who had campaigned to conquer their territory, insulted the Catholic religion, and belittled their culture, should be kept outside of Quebec.vi Multiple cultural and historical disagreements had alienated the Province of Quebec, not to mention the f...
The communities of the New England colonies were more industrial when compared to other regions of colonial America. ... As stated before, the main form of work in the Northern colonies was more of an industrial form, such as shops and services, but the aspect of farming and crop production was always an idea that remained constant, although with not as substantial of an economic impact. ... The communities of the middle colonies were similar to the northern communities, as well as the southern communities. ...
The American Pageant pages 25-65 I. The Planting of English America 1. Beginning of 17th century, European crop and livestock started making significant impacts on the landscape. Disease and armed conquest had ravaged the native people of the New World. Several hundred thousand enslaved A...
