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America in the 18th Century
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America in the 18th Century
*Assess the reasons behind the phenomenal population growth.
* Discuss the reasons for colonial economic expansion and patterns of settlement.
* Explain the differences & importance of Scots-Irish & German settlement.
* Determine the nature of and problems relating to the Spanish North American Empire.
* Describe the influence of the Great Awakening on American relgion, common interest, and "nationality"
Native Americans take the
Middle Ground
Scots-Irish Flee English Oppression
Many Native Americans moved to the trans-Appalachian
region, the"middle ground" where no colonial power
was established.
Old remnants regrouped with others and interacted with the
Europeans.
The growing desire to trade with the Europeans lured the
Indians to trade individually with the Europeans.
The collective resistence to European aggression began to
diminish.
The Scots came mostly from Norther Ireland.
Settled in the Pennsylvania frontier
Refused to pay taxes (trouble makers)
Natural barrier between the "English" colonies and the
Indians
Spanish in North America
* The Spanish explored and colonized north of Mexico, but their presence was interrupted by the resistance of the Indians.
Between 1700 -1750, the population of the colonies increased from 250,000 to 2 million.
German Immigrants
Spanish influence can be seen in the architecture and language of the region.
Fled:
* Wars in their homeland
* Religious acceptance
Mennonites - Francis Daniel Pastorius - Pennsylvania
Because they tried to maintain German customs, language and traditions conflict arose between their neighbors.
* Natural Increase
*Immigration of Non-English Europeans
Most Americans lived in rural America
Major Cities began to develope
Urban lifestyles were distinct from rural America
Convict Settlers
commerce: Trade with Europe
1715 - English began sending convicts to
the colonies.
50,000 arrived
opposed by the colonist
Fashion - Luxury Items - Furniture - Houses