Prior to the Trade union Movement in the Post-Civil War era, America had just finished the Reconstruction period and was leading in Industrial output. Eventually the relationship
Between Government and Business took on two forms. State and Federal courts were used to prevent regulation of business and Trade Unions were suppressed. A trade Union is an organization of workers who have banned together to achieve common goals. During the Post-Civil War era trade unions agitated for change within the working environment in areas such as the wages they were receiving. The Trade Union movement was not a phenomenal success but it did have its success. Four major trade unions were The National Labor Union(NLU), The Knights of Labor, the American Federation of labor(AFL), and the Industrial Workers of the World(IWW).
The National Labor Union was formed right after the end of the Civil War. The NLU was the first Trade Union to organize workers regardless of there race, gender, or skills. This is to be considers one of the successes of the Trade Unions. Goals of the NLU were higher wages, shorter workdays, and gender and racial equality. During this time a ten hour work day was very common but the NLU was able to achieve its goal of the eight hour work day. After this union came to an end the Knights of Labor stepped up. The Knights of Labor was organized in 1869 and led by Terence Powderly. The Knight of Labor had a more radical approach but often very modest goals. The Knights of Labor did not believe in strikes but this did not stop some radical members from going on strike when the railroads cut wages in 1884. By this time the Knights of Labors members peaked at nearly three-quarters of a million but at the time of the Haymarket riots its members started to decline and the Knights of Labor came to an end in 1886.
Unlike the NLU and the Knights of Labor the American Federation of Labor was not out to change the world but sought to achieve what it considered more realistic and attainable goals(Epstein pg.206). The AFL was open only to skilled workers. Its president Samuel Gompers used the power of his membership(1 million) to win concessions from management. Which at this time was more successful than the other major unions. The AFL’s goals were centered around improvements to the immediate work environment such as better wages, hours, and working conditions.
Industrial Workers of the World leaned towards the more radical approach. Founded in 1905, they represented mainly unskilled workers. They were not satisfied with simply increasing work wages. They wanted ownership of the means of production by the working class. Within the IWW many workers used violent means while others were victimized by the government. Few Unions could match the view of labor and social agitation.
Although the Trade Union Movement was not a phenomenal success it did have its successes through the NLU, Knights of Labor, AFL, and IWW. Strikes often influences the actions of the trade unions and some were more radial than others. Others were prejudice in areas such as race or skill level and many of their goals were not accomplished in that time. Trade Unions were more successful in organizing their workers than achieving their goals.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
"What They Fought For"
The first chapter in this book talks of the South’s fighting spirit. Many confederates fought for their freedom from the Union. Confederates had great pride and honor in their independence and often felt that they were being “enslaved” by the Yankees and were willing to die for their freedom. I found this to be hypocritical because the same thing that they felt the Yankees were doing to them is what they were doing to blacks.
While the south was fighting for their independence, the North fought to save the Union. Many Northerners stated that they were fighting to uphold the legacy of the American Revolution. They often viewed secession as a deadly challenge to the foundation of law and order on which all societies must rest if they are not to degenerate into an anarchy(pg.32). Yankees felt that their fight in the war was for a patriotic cause.
Since the issue of slavery divided both the North and the South, Lincoln came to the conclusion that the only way to end the war was to abolish slavery. Confederate soldiers often expressed in their letters that they were fighting for liberty and against slavery(pg.49). Not to mention that the slaves often fought in the war to gain their freedom.
While the south was fighting for their independence, the North fought to save the Union. Many Northerners stated that they were fighting to uphold the legacy of the American Revolution. They often viewed secession as a deadly challenge to the foundation of law and order on which all societies must rest if they are not to degenerate into an anarchy(pg.32). Yankees felt that their fight in the war was for a patriotic cause.
Since the issue of slavery divided both the North and the South, Lincoln came to the conclusion that the only way to end the war was to abolish slavery. Confederate soldiers often expressed in their letters that they were fighting for liberty and against slavery(pg.49). Not to mention that the slaves often fought in the war to gain their freedom.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Civil War
Prior to the Civil War, there was the Age of Reform. The Age of Reform (also known as the Grass Roots movements) shaped and greatly affected the North. While intelligent, inspired idealist were changing the North for the Better the South remained untouched and unaware, leading to tension between the two. In order to know the nations history, you must first know the cause of the Civil War. Slavery caused the Civil War in many ways such as, the Missouri Compromise of 1820, the compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska act.
The Missouri Compromise was put into place to balance out the free states and the slave states. Anything above the longitude 36 30 was a free state and anything below it was a slave state. This compromise helped to avert war for forty years. Even though war was averted the issue of slavery would soon rise again.
It just so happened that what everyone was fearing rose up in 1850. When free soil California came knocking on the door to be admitted into the Union, not wanting California to enter as a free state, “fire-eaters” in the South were voicing ominous threats of succession. Within the compromise of 1850 California became a free state and New Mexico and Utah were given popular sovereignty. After the compromise both the North and the South were determined that this should be a “final” and the explosive issue of slavery should be buried. But this placid period of reason proved all to brief.
The drastic new Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 stirred up a storm of opposition in the North. The Fugitive Slave Act stated that the government would return run away slaves free of charge. This law awakened a spirit of antagonism in the North against the South.
It was because of this new spirit that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the famous novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” which also caused a lot of tension between the North and the South.
In 1854, Senator Stephen A. Douglas came up with the “brilliant” idea of extending a railroad from Illinois to Nebraska. In order to do so he would need the support of the south. He proposed the idea of cutting the Nebraska territory into the Kansas-Nebraska territory. Kansas and Nebraska were to be given popular sovereignty but the compromise of 1820 stood in their way. Since the Compromise forbid slavery above the sacred 36 30 line, the only way to open the reign to popular sovereignty was to repeal the ancient contract. By this time the North had come to regard the sectional compact as almost as sacred as the constitution itself and were not going to go down without a fight. The Kansas-Nebraska territory was one of the most momentous measures to pass congress and it greased the slippery slope to Civil War.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820, The compromise of 1850,and the Kansas-Nebraska Act, each played crucial roles in leading to the Civil War. The slavery question continued to churn the cauldron of controversy. Attitudes on both sides progressively hardened leading to the Civil war.
The Missouri Compromise was put into place to balance out the free states and the slave states. Anything above the longitude 36 30 was a free state and anything below it was a slave state. This compromise helped to avert war for forty years. Even though war was averted the issue of slavery would soon rise again.
It just so happened that what everyone was fearing rose up in 1850. When free soil California came knocking on the door to be admitted into the Union, not wanting California to enter as a free state, “fire-eaters” in the South were voicing ominous threats of succession. Within the compromise of 1850 California became a free state and New Mexico and Utah were given popular sovereignty. After the compromise both the North and the South were determined that this should be a “final” and the explosive issue of slavery should be buried. But this placid period of reason proved all to brief.
The drastic new Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 stirred up a storm of opposition in the North. The Fugitive Slave Act stated that the government would return run away slaves free of charge. This law awakened a spirit of antagonism in the North against the South.
It was because of this new spirit that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the famous novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” which also caused a lot of tension between the North and the South.
In 1854, Senator Stephen A. Douglas came up with the “brilliant” idea of extending a railroad from Illinois to Nebraska. In order to do so he would need the support of the south. He proposed the idea of cutting the Nebraska territory into the Kansas-Nebraska territory. Kansas and Nebraska were to be given popular sovereignty but the compromise of 1820 stood in their way. Since the Compromise forbid slavery above the sacred 36 30 line, the only way to open the reign to popular sovereignty was to repeal the ancient contract. By this time the North had come to regard the sectional compact as almost as sacred as the constitution itself and were not going to go down without a fight. The Kansas-Nebraska territory was one of the most momentous measures to pass congress and it greased the slippery slope to Civil War.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820, The compromise of 1850,and the Kansas-Nebraska Act, each played crucial roles in leading to the Civil War. The slavery question continued to churn the cauldron of controversy. Attitudes on both sides progressively hardened leading to the Civil war.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Fed up!!
There are two sources of reform. The first is the government and the second is grassroots movements. More often than not, grassroots movements have influenced the government on several of the decisions that it makes. Following the war of 1812, the Federalist were destroyed. The decade or so following the war is often referred to as the “Era of Good Feelings”; the assumption being that social relations in the United States were characterized by consensus and relative social harmony. Despite this, sectionalism and slavery issues were always under the surface ready to disturb the tranquility. The grassroots movements in the age of the Reform were profoundly successful in achieving their goals. Women’s rights were successful through the Seneca Falls Convention, abolition through the likes of William Lloyd Garrison, and public education through Horace Mann.
The women’s rights movements emerged as a result of shared discontent by those who no longer tolerated subjugation. Prior to the women’s rights movement, women were not allowed to own property, vote, or seek professional job opportunities. They were considered second class citizens and inferior to the white race. Led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott among many others, women’s rights advocates met at Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. It was here that they expressed in the “Declaration of Rights Sentiments” their demand to be enfranchised.
Slavery was very common within the southern states. Some may justify slavery a being economically acceptable because so many southern stated thrived off of the production of cotton. But from an emotional standpoint the institution of slavery is simply barbaric. It was often that slaves were treated cruel through whippings, rape, and many other severe punishments. Major abolitionist leaders such as, Fredrick Douglas, Harriett Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison( William Lloyd Garrison’s newspaper “The Liberator” was very influential in abolitionist circles) played important roles in the abolition of slavery.
Prior to the education reform, the only schools available were private so only the rich could afford an education. One of the most outspoken advocates of the education reform was Horace Mann. His book “ Annual Reports” promoted the creation of a public school system. Giving everyone the opportunity to receive an education.
The grassroots movements caused a very important social change within the American society through women’s rights, the abolition of slavery, and the education reform. The period of Reform shaped the nation in a drastic way. It eventually led to the freedom of Blacks, more rights to women, and an education for all.
The women’s rights movements emerged as a result of shared discontent by those who no longer tolerated subjugation. Prior to the women’s rights movement, women were not allowed to own property, vote, or seek professional job opportunities. They were considered second class citizens and inferior to the white race. Led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott among many others, women’s rights advocates met at Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. It was here that they expressed in the “Declaration of Rights Sentiments” their demand to be enfranchised.
Slavery was very common within the southern states. Some may justify slavery a being economically acceptable because so many southern stated thrived off of the production of cotton. But from an emotional standpoint the institution of slavery is simply barbaric. It was often that slaves were treated cruel through whippings, rape, and many other severe punishments. Major abolitionist leaders such as, Fredrick Douglas, Harriett Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison( William Lloyd Garrison’s newspaper “The Liberator” was very influential in abolitionist circles) played important roles in the abolition of slavery.
Prior to the education reform, the only schools available were private so only the rich could afford an education. One of the most outspoken advocates of the education reform was Horace Mann. His book “ Annual Reports” promoted the creation of a public school system. Giving everyone the opportunity to receive an education.
The grassroots movements caused a very important social change within the American society through women’s rights, the abolition of slavery, and the education reform. The period of Reform shaped the nation in a drastic way. It eventually led to the freedom of Blacks, more rights to women, and an education for all.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
DBQ
The French and Indian war left Americans questioning the decisions of their mother country. Americans soon wanted to become independent and move out on their own, eventually leading to a revolution. By the eve of the Revolution Americans were more unified and banding together. There unity was shown through the Albany Congress, their resistance, the first continental congress, and finally the declaration of their independence.
The Albany Congress occurred in 1754 in Albany New York. It was here that Benjamin Franklin proposed a plan(Albany Plan of union) to unify the colonies. The picture shown in (Doc A) was printed in the Pennsylvania Gazette the same year as the congress because it was a representation of how the colonies were divided.
A major concern to American citizens was taxation without representation, as shown in (Doc B). Delegates from nine colonies met in New York and issued a declaration of rights. Stating, that Britain could not tax without representation in parliament.
A symbol of American unity would be the boycotts. The boycotts consisted of no importation and non consumption. As is (Doc D) Americans were tired of not being represented in Parliament and being given unreasonable tax increases. So they banned together and came up with the solution of boycotting.
The intolerable acts upset many colonist as shown in (Doc D). In response to these acts, the first continental congress met in 1774. By this time the delegates fell into three distinct groups known as the Radicals, Moderates, and Conservatives. They still had not mad a complete break from Britain but they were close to it.
Americans finally claimed their independence in 1774. (Doc H) was published in response to this newly found independence. Many Americans had no idea what lay in store for them and the British were highly upset. So as Hector St. John Crevecoeur put it, “ What then is the American, This new man?”
Despite the obstacles that an independent country had to face, America was prepared to take that step. Through the Albany Congress, boycotts, and the first continental congress they were now unified and ready to fight.
The Albany Congress occurred in 1754 in Albany New York. It was here that Benjamin Franklin proposed a plan(Albany Plan of union) to unify the colonies. The picture shown in (Doc A) was printed in the Pennsylvania Gazette the same year as the congress because it was a representation of how the colonies were divided.
A major concern to American citizens was taxation without representation, as shown in (Doc B). Delegates from nine colonies met in New York and issued a declaration of rights. Stating, that Britain could not tax without representation in parliament.
A symbol of American unity would be the boycotts. The boycotts consisted of no importation and non consumption. As is (Doc D) Americans were tired of not being represented in Parliament and being given unreasonable tax increases. So they banned together and came up with the solution of boycotting.
The intolerable acts upset many colonist as shown in (Doc D). In response to these acts, the first continental congress met in 1774. By this time the delegates fell into three distinct groups known as the Radicals, Moderates, and Conservatives. They still had not mad a complete break from Britain but they were close to it.
Americans finally claimed their independence in 1774. (Doc H) was published in response to this newly found independence. Many Americans had no idea what lay in store for them and the British were highly upset. So as Hector St. John Crevecoeur put it, “ What then is the American, This new man?”
Despite the obstacles that an independent country had to face, America was prepared to take that step. Through the Albany Congress, boycotts, and the first continental congress they were now unified and ready to fight.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
An Inadequate Government
Britain and the American colonies fought a long and enduring war over independence. Britain was originally the mother country but Americans were persistant on obtaining independence. Therefore, the Revolution began. Great leaders led America to victory and the Treaty of Paris was established. Virginia's, Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution in the second continental congress on June 7, 1776. Within this resolution he proposed that a government be established based on an accord of confederate states. The Articles of Confederatin was put into action in 1781. Americans soon came to find out that the Articles of Confederation was an inadequate form of government. The features of the government caused domestic problems because it could not address the economic need of the nation and individual states. Foreign affair problems occured because relations with European powers quickly deteriorated after the war.
Many features of the Articles of Confederation were considered weaknesses. It had an unicameral legislature, the congress had no authority to impose taxes, no national court system, and no authority for congress to regulate either interstaite or foriegn commerce. Many of the problems following the American Revolution can be traced back to these weaknesses.
The Articles of Confederation were unable to address the economic needs of the nation and individual states. It couldn't help in any way with inflation and depression so individual states were left to deal with these problems alone. States such as Massachusetts imposed a heavy tax on ther citizens to tackle inflamation. This only led to more economic problems.
Difficulties with foreign affairs was another burden, due to the deterioration of relationships with European powers. The U.S. brought some of its problems on itself by not abiding by the Treaty of Paris which upset Britain. Spain also saw an opportunity to exploit the U.S., fearful of its potential to expand its power. The two countries also quarreled over the undefined northern boundry of Florida.
The Articles of Confederation brought many problems in Domestic and Foreign affairs. Since the Articles of Confederation were not able to address these problems the political leaders wanted to revise it. They met in 1787 to do this but instead ended up creating an entirely new government
Many features of the Articles of Confederation were considered weaknesses. It had an unicameral legislature, the congress had no authority to impose taxes, no national court system, and no authority for congress to regulate either interstaite or foriegn commerce. Many of the problems following the American Revolution can be traced back to these weaknesses.
The Articles of Confederation were unable to address the economic needs of the nation and individual states. It couldn't help in any way with inflation and depression so individual states were left to deal with these problems alone. States such as Massachusetts imposed a heavy tax on ther citizens to tackle inflamation. This only led to more economic problems.
Difficulties with foreign affairs was another burden, due to the deterioration of relationships with European powers. The U.S. brought some of its problems on itself by not abiding by the Treaty of Paris which upset Britain. Spain also saw an opportunity to exploit the U.S., fearful of its potential to expand its power. The two countries also quarreled over the undefined northern boundry of Florida.
The Articles of Confederation brought many problems in Domestic and Foreign affairs. Since the Articles of Confederation were not able to address these problems the political leaders wanted to revise it. They met in 1787 to do this but instead ended up creating an entirely new government
Monday, September 29, 2008
Improved thesis
Radicals felt that the relationship with Britain was beyond repair due to Taxation without Representation,the Intolerable Acts, and war. Radicals were overall the most effective and persuasive on achieving their goals.
Friday, September 26, 2008
A Time For Change
The Americas created a government known as the Continental Congress to address the deteriorating relationship between Britain and the colonies. The first and second Continental Congress were shaped by disputes between moderates, radicals and conservatives. Conservatives favored a return to the relationship that existed before the French and Indian war, Moderates maintained that events had not yet necissated a break from Britain, and Radicals favored immediate independence. Radicals were overall the most effective and persuasive on achieving their goals.
Conservatives were comfortable with the relationship that existed befor the French and Indian war. They believe that the answers to problems such as territory and independence was to go back to the way it was before the war. Before the war the right to independence was not as big of an issue as after. Britain controlled everything with no questions asked. Conservatives were not ready to be pulled from their mothers arms and forced to walk.
Moderates felt that the French and Indian war which lasted a total of seven years was not a good enough reason to see their own independence. Therefore to be controlled by Britain was ok with them. To have their voices silenced and their freedom limited was just fine.
Radicals did not appreciate the lack of independence due to Britain. They felt that independence was needed immediatly. They showed their desire for independence by uprising and revolting against the British country. One example of this would be the attack on the import of tea due to the added tax. Even though Britain had lowered the cost on tea, American tea drinkers felt that this was a shaddy attempt to force them to except British principles. To them principles were far more important than price. One thing that the continental congress drew up was a declaration of rights, making their move toward independence.
Conservatives, Moderates, and Radicals each helped shape and form the Continental Congress. Some were ready for independence while others weren't. Radicals were the most persuasive and effective because no matter what anyone said....It was time for a change!
Conservatives were comfortable with the relationship that existed befor the French and Indian war. They believe that the answers to problems such as territory and independence was to go back to the way it was before the war. Before the war the right to independence was not as big of an issue as after. Britain controlled everything with no questions asked. Conservatives were not ready to be pulled from their mothers arms and forced to walk.
Moderates felt that the French and Indian war which lasted a total of seven years was not a good enough reason to see their own independence. Therefore to be controlled by Britain was ok with them. To have their voices silenced and their freedom limited was just fine.
Radicals did not appreciate the lack of independence due to Britain. They felt that independence was needed immediatly. They showed their desire for independence by uprising and revolting against the British country. One example of this would be the attack on the import of tea due to the added tax. Even though Britain had lowered the cost on tea, American tea drinkers felt that this was a shaddy attempt to force them to except British principles. To them principles were far more important than price. One thing that the continental congress drew up was a declaration of rights, making their move toward independence.
Conservatives, Moderates, and Radicals each helped shape and form the Continental Congress. Some were ready for independence while others weren't. Radicals were the most persuasive and effective because no matter what anyone said....It was time for a change!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
ThInK AbOuT It
it upsets me to have others think that they are better than u wen we have all came from the same background, hardships, and struggles. who are u to judge me? im getting my education the only way that i know how and thats through hard work and determination. u act as if your the only one who has had to struggle in life. Its noones fault but yours that u got pregnant at 16 and now u expect me to do the same. u expect me to go down that same pathetic path! u expect me to be another statistic if thats the case then wats the point of me continuin my education if i dont do nuthin with it? u say she's addicted to crack but your addicted to failure, and tell me wats the difference? u spread so many lies so that they can view me as they view u. u say she still aint gettin nowhere in life, i dont care about her GPA of a 4.2. i refuse to end up like u i refuse to be bitter and by the way watch ya own damn kid...or get a babysitter!! no ones going to feel sorry 4 u we chose our own path and now that u've realized the path that u've traveled u want to complain! life gives us all a chance...u just lost the game!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Power of Faith
Religion was one of several important motives for colonization. There were many different beliefs, which led to the establishment of colonies for religious purposes. Many governments were ran off of a religious belief, causing religion to play a major role in the establishment of English colonies in North America.
Two major religions were protestanism and catholicism, while other colonies offered religious toleration. Protestants are seperate from the Roman Catholic church according to the Reformation and Catholicism is of the Roman Catholic religion. Religious toleration is the allowance of difference in religious opinion without discrimination.
Many colonies were established for religious purposes such as Plymouth and Maryland. Plymouth became a colonie when seperatist didnt believe that the church of England was changing fast enough. Forty one male passengers among the Mayflower signed a solem pledge known as the Mayflower Compact. Some believe this to be the first American Constitution. Maryland was concieved as a refuge for Catholics by Lord Baltimore in 1649. Maryland also guaranteed religious toleration.
Many governments were ran off of there religious belief. One example of this would be the Massachusetts Bay Colony which started out as a commercial adventure, but soon developed into a theocracy. The church was in supreme authority over all decisions. A woman by the name of Ann Hutchinson dared to defy the the beliefs of the government by stating that she had a direct connnection with God. She was therefore banished and accused of being unfit for their society.
Religion affected these colonies in some of the most drastic ways, whether it was through government, establishment, or just the religion itself. Religion was of much importance and guided the lives of everyday people. This goes to show the power of faith
Two major religions were protestanism and catholicism, while other colonies offered religious toleration. Protestants are seperate from the Roman Catholic church according to the Reformation and Catholicism is of the Roman Catholic religion. Religious toleration is the allowance of difference in religious opinion without discrimination.
Many colonies were established for religious purposes such as Plymouth and Maryland. Plymouth became a colonie when seperatist didnt believe that the church of England was changing fast enough. Forty one male passengers among the Mayflower signed a solem pledge known as the Mayflower Compact. Some believe this to be the first American Constitution. Maryland was concieved as a refuge for Catholics by Lord Baltimore in 1649. Maryland also guaranteed religious toleration.
Many governments were ran off of there religious belief. One example of this would be the Massachusetts Bay Colony which started out as a commercial adventure, but soon developed into a theocracy. The church was in supreme authority over all decisions. A woman by the name of Ann Hutchinson dared to defy the the beliefs of the government by stating that she had a direct connnection with God. She was therefore banished and accused of being unfit for their society.
Religion affected these colonies in some of the most drastic ways, whether it was through government, establishment, or just the religion itself. Religion was of much importance and guided the lives of everyday people. This goes to show the power of faith
Thursday, September 4, 2008
the complexity of love
My favorite and most complex subject would have to be love. I chose this topic not because i have experienced it but because lives revolve around it. Love is an emotion that no scientist can manipulate and it is a main goal that the human race seeks. love is not something that you can pass a class to obtain, it is not something that money can buy and noone knows whether they will ever experience it. This is something that bewilders me because if love is so complex then why does the human race desire it in such a way? Most people only believe in things that they can identify with the five senses, things that dont fail them and consist of little to no mistakes. Love defies all of these human aspects and yet nomatter where you go if you mention the word love it will not come off as a forign language. This is why love is so interesting to me because it can not be controlled or tamed it is one of the WORLDS biggests challenges.
English Colonies 101
Although the original thirteen colonies became the United States of America they all differed in terms of population, government, and origin. Some colonies were started for religious purposes and others as economic ventures. Within this essay I am going to go into more depth as to how the theses colonies differed.
Some colonies had a very small population, while others had very large ones. While Virginia was considerably large with a populatin of nineteen thousand, Maryland consisted of a population of a little over four thousand. The number of people within a colony differed vastly, giving some colonies unfair advantages when it came to food and commerce.
Many colonies were not ran the same way, as a matter of fact this is how some colonies were formed. Rodger Williams advocated for seperation of church and state which led to the colonization of Rhode Island. Massachusetts was the first english colony to establish the basis of a representative government and conneticut was the first to write a constitution. North Carolina and Rhode Island were the most democratic, the most independent-minded, and the least aristocratic of the original thirteen colonies.*
Each one of the thirteen colonies came about in there own unique way. Plymouth was established by seperatist seeking the right of self government from the church of England and Rhode Island was colonized for religious freedom. New York came about through conquest and Pennsylvania was founded as a sanctuary for Quakers.
As you can see each one of the thirteen colonies was unique in their own individual way. Whether they had a larger population, or a new way of government. These differences eventually came together as one giving us what we know today as the United States of America.
*Pg. 38-The Emergence of North Carolina (pageant)
Some colonies had a very small population, while others had very large ones. While Virginia was considerably large with a populatin of nineteen thousand, Maryland consisted of a population of a little over four thousand. The number of people within a colony differed vastly, giving some colonies unfair advantages when it came to food and commerce.
Many colonies were not ran the same way, as a matter of fact this is how some colonies were formed. Rodger Williams advocated for seperation of church and state which led to the colonization of Rhode Island. Massachusetts was the first english colony to establish the basis of a representative government and conneticut was the first to write a constitution. North Carolina and Rhode Island were the most democratic, the most independent-minded, and the least aristocratic of the original thirteen colonies.*
Each one of the thirteen colonies came about in there own unique way. Plymouth was established by seperatist seeking the right of self government from the church of England and Rhode Island was colonized for religious freedom. New York came about through conquest and Pennsylvania was founded as a sanctuary for Quakers.
As you can see each one of the thirteen colonies was unique in their own individual way. Whether they had a larger population, or a new way of government. These differences eventually came together as one giving us what we know today as the United States of America.
*Pg. 38-The Emergence of North Carolina (pageant)
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