Politically, Immigrants aboard a ship bound for New England came with their families seeking a religious safe haven …show more content…
You can also infer that the government favored men and helped them profit as much as possible by having them take an oath of allegiance and supremacy (Doc 3). Geographically Virginia is perfect for agricultural life style this led to the Chesapeake to experience a rise in slavery because it was the most profitable way. Only those with money or land owners thrived in this society due to the unfair conditions for the poor (Doc 5). Prior to bacon's rebellion indentured servants were the most profitable way to grow cash crops, but soon after the rebellion New England experience a decline of indentured servitude and a rise in slavery (Doc 6&7).
Although the two regions, New England and Chesapeake, had many differences they also shared some similarities like they both were established by people of English origin, and they wanted to expand into the new world. It is definitely safe to say that these regions were more different than similar in all aspects concerning economic, social, and political issues. Throughout 1607-1700 the Chesapeake society was in a more wealth expansion mindset and New England society was more focused on religious