The Democrats held the majority of the seats in the house and senate.
Jamestown-
- First permanent English settlement in the New World.
- Settled in 1607.
- Roughly 100 men came to settle this land.
- The first couple years were extremely difficult due to conflicts with Native American groups, harsh winters, and death due to diseases.
- Became a financial succes after John Rolfe learned how to cultivate tobacco on this land.
Massachusetts Bay
- Settled in 1630 by a group of Puritans who were escaping religious persecution in England.
- Religion was a significant part of their life.
-John Winthrop was the leader who inspired the Puritains through his "City Upon a Hill" speech.
- The goal was to create a religious society in which all other societies could model themselves after.
Pennsylvania-
- Settled by William Penn during the middle of the 17th century.
- Becamme a safe haven for Quakers and other individuals who were not Puritan.
- Acceptance of other religions resulted in the development of a cultural diverse population.
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