Colonial Society in the Eighteenth Century
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This flashcard set covers the migration patterns to America in the 17th and 18th centuries, including the groups involved and the resulting social dynamics. Learners will explore topics such as the labor systems of the time, significant uprisings, and the economic activities in different colonial regions. The set also discusses cultural developments, including religious movements and contributions from notable figures like Benjamin Franklin and Phyllis Wheatley. Overall, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of early American society and its evolving landscape.
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An abundance of land and a dependable food supply.
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English, Germans, Scotch-Irish, French, Dutch, and Swedes.
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20% of the total population consisted of enslaved and free African Americans.
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Indentured servants were predominantly used as labor.
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Nathaniel Bacon.
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Frustration from Native American attacks on the frontier and existing discontent among white settlers.
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Planters increasingly relied on enslaved Africans for labor.
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Almost half of England's world trade was conducted with the American colonies.
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Some industries were restricted as they competed with English sectors, particularly textiles.
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Small farms, logging, shipbuilding, fishing trade, and rum-distilling.
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Wheat and corn were significant alongside indentured servants and iron making.
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Tobacco, rice, and indigo were the main cash crops.