A-1- ~ The Middle Colonies were settled by different nationalities so there was greater emphasis on religious toleration and cultural diversity. A-2- ~ The Middle colonies spanned the Mid-Atlantic region of America and were temperate in climate, with warm summers and cold winters. A-3- ~ The Middle Colonies had much fertile soil, which allowed the area to become a major exporter of wheat and other grains. The lumber and shipbuilding industries were also successful in the Middle Colonies because of the abundant forests, and Pennsylvania was moderately successful in the textile and iron industries. B-1- ~ The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England B-2- ~ The New England colonies had very harsh winters and mild summers B-3- ~ Grain mills, sawmills, and shipbuilding were popular pursuits, and the harbors along the coast were excellent for promoting trade. Major industries in the New England Colonies included lumber, whaling, shipbuilding, fishing, livestock, textiles, and some agriculture. C-1- ~ Settlers in the Southern colonies came to America to seek economic prosperity they could not find in Old England C-2- ~ The southern colonies were made up of mostly coastal plains and piedmont areas. The soil was good for farming and the climate was warm, including hot summers and mild winters C-3- ~ The Southern Colonies concentrated on agriculture and developed the plantations exporting tobacco, cotton, corn, vegetables, grain, fruit and livestock. The Southern Colonies had the largest slave population who worked on the Slave Plantations. Plantations grew cotton, tobacco, indigo (a purple dye), and other crops D-1- ~ It encourages the complete development of all natural resources. D-2- ~ It naturally reduces unemployment rates. E- I don’t know what cartoon they are asking about. F-1- ~ One of its results was division within denominations, for some members supported the revival and others rejected it F-2- ~The revival stimulated the growth of several educational institutions including Princeton, Brown, and RutgersRutgers universities and Dartmouth college. F-3- ~ The increase of dissent from the established churches during this period led to a broader toleration of religious diversity, and the democratization of the religious experience fed the fervour that resulted in the American Revolution. G-1- ~ There were complex political, religious, and racial issues under the crisis. G-2- ~ Some people condemned the trials… until they finally were stopped G-3- ~ Nineteen convicted “witches” were soon hanged at Gallows Hill. Defendant Giles Cory was tortured to death while refusing to enter a plea at his trial. Five others, including an infant, died in prison
From colonial times into the early 20th century a majority of americans lived in the countryside and worked on farms. A dramatic expansion in farming took place from 1860 yo 1910. The number of farms tripled from two million in 1860 to 6 million in 1905. The number of people living on farms grew from about 10 million in 1860 to 22 million in 1880 to 31 million in 1905.
This means that the <em>cities at the end of the 19th century</em> were large because of the rural life. Although the eastern image of farm life on the prairies emphasizes the isolation of the lonely farmer and farm life, in reality rural folk created a rich social life for themselves.
The war created a growing sense of national feeling in France, increasing the power of French kings. However, since English rulers had to turn to Parliament for funds to fight the war, it helped Parliament win the power of the purse. This gave Parliament greater political power. Also, after England lost its French lands, English rulers turned their attention to new trading ventures overseas.
