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for each of the following periods. Then, list five bits of specific factual information from that decade that support your change over time. For ONE piece of information from EACH group, write a clear direct statement (interpretive commentary) that shows HOW or WHY that specific factual information proves your change over time. 1600-1650 Change over time: start of the successful settlement of north America.
1. formation of cheaspeake bay as a harbor 2. women outnumbered 12:1 for a long time. 3. mercantilism and such. 4. first successful agriculture settlements of white men permanent colonies. 5. establishment of Rhode island Maine and a few other
Interpretive commentary: successful colonization requires the self sufficiency of food stuffs, colonies take official names and land outlines demonstrating intentions to be permanent.
1650-1700 Change over time: settlements began to take structure and organization
1. numbers in the colonies exploded 2. colonies were officially 13 separate land sections self sufficient and setup their own markets and such. 4. slaves were starting to be imported for working on the plantations 5. founding of many colleges.
Interpretive commentary: organization and structure creep into the colonies as colleges are formed and more permanent ways of doing things take effect, in the new world. The colonies finally advance to the point of needing slaves to handle the demand for agriculture
1700-1750 Change over time: colonization became more difficult with multiple countries ruling neighboring sections. Colonists became further discontented. 1.slave revolt in south carolina 2.salem witch trials 4. epidemics ran rampant due to the higher population density competitiveness grew 3. Leisler's rebellion took captive NYC 5. tensions flared between church denominations as
Interpretive commentary: colonists became discontent with the way the government was run and the inconsistency of living conditions. Rebellions sprang up in an attempt to deal with this lack of satisfaction.
1750s Change over time: dealing with the Indians started to become a problem.
1.as white men began to move inward Indian contact was inevitable 2. 7 years war
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1760s Change over time: fewer dealings with the Indians for a while, england tries to strengthen their grip.
1. sugar act = more taxes= unhappy 3. stamp act taxes on printed goods 4.colonies united in an effort
2. quartering act required support brittish troops 5. British troops arrive to enforce customs
Interpretive commentary: the revolutionary war has it's foundation laid during this time. All of the English Acts were just taxes and further disgruntled the American people who unified as Americans rather than colonists.
1770s Change over time: America fights to become a sovereign nation and Americans take on their identity. 1. Townsend act repealed toooo late. 2. boston tea party 3. declaration of independence signed. 4. son's of liberty formed. 5. start of the revolutionary war. Interpretive commentary: american's became so upset with the treatment from england that they took up arms against it. Birth of a nation! We finally separate ourselves from the english.
1780s Change over time: reconstruction after the war, and adaptation to the new lifestyle. 1. articles of confederation go into effect. 2. loyalist return to england. 3. US constitution is framed and accepted during this time. 4. constitution is ratified! 5. first president takes office and starts the linage Interpretive commentary: american's foundation has been set in stone and it churns to life like a massive clock.
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