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==1600 to 1760== | ==1600 to 1760== | ||
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*The factors that induced the colonists to move from civilization in England and Europe to America, wilderness and hardship at enormous personal cost? | *The factors that induced the colonists to move from civilization in England and Europe to America, wilderness and hardship at enormous personal cost? | ||
− | + | :The efforts on the part of those who obtained patents, charters, grants of land, and formed companies to colonize America were driven by motives of commerce and personal gain. Such ambitions were ever present and influential. | |
+ | :Some of the colonists were moved by such motives and sought land and plantations for themselves. | ||
+ | :Some had religious motives. | ||
+ | :Some were sent as alternatives to prison or other punishment. | ||
*The conditions colonial settlers encountered. | *The conditions colonial settlers encountered. | ||
:The toll in terms of health, welfare and life was staggering. Yet they continued to come. | :The toll in terms of health, welfare and life was staggering. Yet they continued to come. | ||
− | *English colonists brought a set of political expectations with them | + | *English colonists brought a set of political expectations with them. |
:Political expectations could be read in the charters that created the colonies and the degree of self government given to the colonists and their leaders. | :Political expectations could be read in the charters that created the colonies and the degree of self government given to the colonists and their leaders. | ||
:It meant something to be English. In the first Virginia Charter of 1606 the king declared that all Englishmen residing on English soil - wherever that may be - were to enjoy the same rights as Englishmen at home. This was something new in colonization and differed markedly from the approaches of other European colonizing powers such as Spain and France. | :It meant something to be English. In the first Virginia Charter of 1606 the king declared that all Englishmen residing on English soil - wherever that may be - were to enjoy the same rights as Englishmen at home. This was something new in colonization and differed markedly from the approaches of other European colonizing powers such as Spain and France. | ||
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:The colonists liked being English subjects. It was the foundation of a degree of freedom unmatched by the subjects of other European countries and it associated them with the most successful commercial and military power in Europe. | :The colonists liked being English subjects. It was the foundation of a degree of freedom unmatched by the subjects of other European countries and it associated them with the most successful commercial and military power in Europe. | ||
::The failure of king and Parliament in the 17th century to understand the mood and attitudes of their English colonies was reflected in the laws they passed that sought to tax and regulate commerce and life in the colonies. These acts guaranteed that America would eventually seek independence. | ::The failure of king and Parliament in the 17th century to understand the mood and attitudes of their English colonies was reflected in the laws they passed that sought to tax and regulate commerce and life in the colonies. These acts guaranteed that America would eventually seek independence. | ||
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− | There is no limitation intended on the time period to which articles in this category should belong. However, the time period from the end of hostilities between England and France in 1763 and the ratification of America's Constitution belongs to [[Portal:American Independence|American Independence]] and [[Portal:Federalism and Democracy|Federalism and Democracy]]. | + | 1763 was a turning point. <br>There is no limitation intended on the time period to which articles in this category should belong. However, the time period from the end of hostilities between England and France in 1763 and the ratification of America's Constitution belongs to [[Portal:American Independence|American Independence]] and [[Portal:Federalism and Democracy|Federalism and Democracy]]. |
==1760 to 1800== | ==1760 to 1800== | ||
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* The English no longer turn a blind eye (but seek to enforce former Acts as well as the more restrictive new ones) | * The English no longer turn a blind eye (but seek to enforce former Acts as well as the more restrictive new ones) | ||
** A few key acts of Parliament | ** A few key acts of Parliament |
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America's Heritage
Understanding how American democracy developed requires knowing a few interesting pieces of American history as they relate to how they shaped the beliefs and attitudes of Americans. Civicwiki does not exist as a history website, but it must take notice of historical elements to make its case for a more civic society. Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. 1600 to 1760Sample of relevant topics:
1763 was a turning point. 1760 to 1800Sample of relevant topics:
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