Category: American Colonies

Wolfgang Reinhard defines colonialism as ‘differential development’ concerning historical ideas (Reinhard et al. 1967). According to Gregory Knapp, South America became the first continent to be encountered by Europeans in the 14th century during Columbus’ third voyage in 1498. This event marked the end of the pre-Columbian period and signified the beginning of colonial rule…

The thirteen colonies are also known as 13 British colonies or 13 American colonies. The name of the 13 colonies in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Providence. These colonies are also called mid-colonies, Sothern colonies, and northern colonies. Delaware,…

Carol Berkin wrote about the experience of women in colonial America. She sets her book within a structure that highlights the variety of female life arising from race, area, religion, and class distinctions. As her book covers the period from the first settlement to the early republic, Berkin also describes how women’s lives change over…

Colonialism has played a significant role in crafting our contemporary international politics; an influential force that has contributed to our current global issues. The term colonialism connotes an image of a domineering and oppressive empire controlling a subservient colonial state. This prestigious role is particularly seen in the Western world, where they dominate the international…

As settlers first began moving into the Eastern regions of North America, life was tough for them. Unknown terrain, possibly hostile Natives, new diseases, and unclean environments. At first, the colonists werent even capable of surviving and keeping up with the land. England sent over perfumers and bankers rather than farmers or blacksmiths which resulted…

Throughout American history, there has been some type of impact (good or bad) from different cultures and races that created diverse America we know today. What it means to be a diverse country is that there are different cultures and people living in one place. Many races of people came from other countries and regions…

This essay explores the notion of colonialism and will exemplify whether the act and the effects of the phenomenon are considered good or bad. By drawing on relevant academic literature, this essay intends to acknowledge both sides of the argument whilst examining a number of historical examples, these examples will include the city-state of Singapore,…

In 1630 the Puritans and John Winthrop got ready to travel to New England. John Winthrop made sure to emphasize the importance of God. John also emphasized that God chose certain people to be rich and powerful while others were not and essentially the complete opposite meaning poor and helpless. That way the better and…

The diversity of the United States traces back to its beginning when the northern and southern colonies were established. Northern states were established by travelers who needed religious opportunity, while southern settlements were established to grant homesteaders open doors for land possession established northern states. Their differences in political, social, and financial issues have shaped…

Virginia was the first colony. It all started in 1607 with the founding of Jamestown. Its capital was Jamestown until 1699 when it was renamed Williamsburg. For the time being, James I got their charter revoked and declared it a crown colony. Due to its allegiance to the crown during the Commonwealth of England, it…