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1. English Empire
Colonies- A Small % of the Empire Dramatic Growth 1700-300,000
1775-2.5 Million Average Age- 16 English Influence Lessens VA, MASS, PENN, NC, Maryland 4 Cities- Philly, NYC, Boston, Charleston 90% Rural
3. Social Classes
More mobility than Europe
Social Stratum develops over time (especially South) Large gap between upper class & lower class in South 50000 former convicts Fear of Rebellion S. Carolina tried to stop flow, vetoed by the British govt
4. Occupations
Ministry
Most respected
Physicians
Poor Training Plagues (Small Pox, Diphtheria)
Lawyers
Not Respected
5. Other Occupations
Farming (90%)
Tobacco (VA, MD) Grain (Penn, NY) Shipbuilding (N.E. States) Northern Colonies Triangular Trade (Many slaves) Rum Skills (Weaving, Carpentry)
6. Primitive Society
Communication/Transportation Slow
Taverns/Pubs
Social Center Beginnings of Revolution Movement
7. Religion
Many did not attend Denominations Congregational (NE)
Anglican (Church of England) NY
8. Education
New England Puritans Upper Class
Male Dominated Education religiously based Grim/Dour atmosphere, Greek & Latin Tough Discipline U of Penn non denominational (Franklin)
9. Zenger/Politics
Freedom of the Press Case
John Peter Zenger New York (1734-35) Newspaper Editor Called out a Royal Governor Ruled Not Guilty