To Begin

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To Begin

• Please pull out your Reading Journal and Primary
  Document so that it can be spot checked.
• On the back of one of the pages, answer the
  following
• Do you think slavery would have become as
  prevalent in the Southern colonies if the
  regions geography had been different (e.g. cold
  or arid)? Why or why not?

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Reflecting on the reading?

• Questions or comments from the PD?
• How do these documents influence your view of the
  purpose and character of the New England
  colonies?
• Why would religion take on greater importance in
  the New England colonies?
• Questions of comments from Kennedy?

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Colonial Regions Chart

• Create a chart that examines the Southern and New
  England colonial regions in the following areas
• Colonies included in the region
• Types of people who immigrated and reasons for
  immigration
• Economic characteristics
• Political characteristics
• Relationship between geography and economics
• Religious characteristics (including relationship
  between government and religion)
• Approach to labor
• Community (social) features
• Relationship with England
• A slogan that well-represents the character of
  the region

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New England and the Middle Colonies

• What factor was most influential in shaping the
  character of the 3 colonial regions?
• 8/23

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New England Colonies

• The Puritans
• John Calvin
• Direct relationship with God
• Strict personal discipline and morality
• Types attracted to New England colonies

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Plymouth (1620)
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Massachusetts Bay (1629)

• Economy
• Religion
• Politics
• Relations with Indians
• Growing Colonial Identity
• New England Confederation (1643)
• Benign neglect

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Breaking Away from Mass. Bay

• Rhode Island (1636/1644)
• Connecticut
• Hartford (1635)
• New Haven (1638)
• New Hampshire (1679)

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Characteristics of New England Colonies

• Puritan influence
• Some form of representative government
• Religious focus
• Family focus
• More diversified economy

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Middle Colonies

• New York (1623/1664)
• New Jersey (1664)

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Middle Colonies

• New York (1623/1664)
• New Jersey (1664)
• Pennsylvania (1681)
• Delaware (1703)

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Characteristics of Middle Colonies

• Fertile soil
• Rivers industry helped diversify economy
• Diverse population encourages democracy, economic
  opportunity, and religious toleration

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Quiz Time ?

• Please get out paper.
• You may split it in half and share with a peer.

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Geography was the primary factor in shaping the
development of the British Colonies in North
America. Assess the validity of this statement
for the 1600s.
To End Complete this task in assigned
groups

1. What is the question asking you to do?
2. F
3. Now write a thesis (underline position and
   circle categories)

Position
Evidence Categories
So What? (Analysis)
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Those in Column A must work with someone in
Column B (B1)
A B
Raine Ashley Jonathan Wendy Brianna Kenzie Lexie Hollie Cody Jordan Meyasha Corey Taylor Eddie Kyle Autumn Jeremy Harrison Miguel Michael Lauren Naphina Felicia Malachi Aubrey Justin Jesus Maria Q Domonick
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Those in Column A must work with someone in
Column B (B2)
A B
Gabe Zack Jamie Michael M. Amelia Tyler Sam Jeremy Hannah Ethan Sean Labi Tristin Destinee Deionta Zoe Rebecca Kara Isaiah Richard Michael P. Adrian Adam Max Jette Ross Mallory Trevor Grant Oscar
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Those in Column A must work with someone in
Column B (B4)
A B
Misly Jasmine Nick Maria Ginger Hannah McD Hannah McG David Manda Tesia Edwige Damone Hallie Mary Kathryn Haley Alex Rheachal Susannah Lauren Jackson Steven Lily Meredith Mathew Yevgeniy Reika