Why Did The English Colonies Become The Most Successful Colonial Power In North America By 1763?
Rodneika Crutcher
Professor Armstrong
History 2010-005
March 7, 2014
Response Essay Question One Between 1689 and 1763, the “Wars of Empire” was occurring between, France, Britain, Spain, and their colonial possessions ( Era Introduction). Of course in the end Britain came out on top which put them in a position of high power, but they did not do it by themselves though. How did the English colonies become the most successful colonial power in North America by 1763? It was because many settlers were drawn to their political systems which encouraged cultural diversity, economic growth, representative government, and religious toleration (Colonial American History). Cultural diversity was important when it came to being a successful colonial power. Many minority groups such as African, Native Americans, etc…. were used as manual labor. The English did not see any minority as equals to themselves but as manpower. They were allied with the Native Americans throughout the “Wars of Empire.” The English provided the Natives with weaponry and the Natives gave the English in exchange food and sheltering. Economic …show more content…
After coming to the colonies, the Puritans created their own communities. After some time, they began to spread out across the colonies. The Puritans would not attempt to convert many other Natives to their teaching but some did teach their servants the bible and English. Not every Puritan colony was the same. Many started to diverge from what many elders believed to be the “old ways” and did things that were considered outrageous or sinful like women wearing flashy make-up or clothing or going against one’s mother and father. These differences separated the Puritans. It was not until a raid from the Natives that led to the Natives capturing some of the Puritans. This made the Puritans go back to the old ways and beg for God’s
Professor Armstrong
History 2010-005
March 7, 2014
Response Essay Question One Between 1689 and 1763, the “Wars of Empire” was occurring between, France, Britain, Spain, and their colonial possessions ( Era Introduction). Of course in the end Britain came out on top which put them in a position of high power, but they did not do it by themselves though. How did the English colonies become the most successful colonial power in North America by 1763? It was because many settlers were drawn to their political systems which encouraged cultural diversity, economic growth, representative government, and religious toleration (Colonial American History). Cultural diversity was important when it came to being a successful colonial power. Many minority groups such as African, Native Americans, etc…. were used as manual labor. The English did not see any minority as equals to themselves but as manpower. They were allied with the Native Americans throughout the “Wars of Empire.” The English provided the Natives with weaponry and the Natives gave the English in exchange food and sheltering. Economic …show more content…
After coming to the colonies, the Puritans created their own communities. After some time, they began to spread out across the colonies. The Puritans would not attempt to convert many other Natives to their teaching but some did teach their servants the bible and English. Not every Puritan colony was the same. Many started to diverge from what many elders believed to be the “old ways” and did things that were considered outrageous or sinful like women wearing flashy make-up or clothing or going against one’s mother and father. These differences separated the Puritans. It was not until a raid from the Natives that led to the Natives capturing some of the Puritans. This made the Puritans go back to the old ways and beg for God’s