Chapter 1Sections 3 & 4

The Colonies

Two heavy influences…

Small Half: Read about the Puritans on page 24. – Who were they?– Who was there leader?– What was the most important thing to the Puritans?

Large Half: Read about the Enlightenment on pages 34 & 35.– What was it about?– How did it impact the colonies?– How was it different than the philosophies of the

church?

Why are the Puritans important?

LiteracyHard WorkingSelf-government

Why was the Enlightenment important?

Social Contract InnovationLed to the defiance of the British monarchy

Triangular Trade

Slavery comes to America.The brutal Middle Passage.

– 13%Leads to a Plantation Economy in the

south.

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French & Indian War

1754 – 1763 Battle for territory Part of the Seven-Years War Debut for George Washington Ended with the treaty of Paris in 1763.

Aftermath from the War

French are kicked out of North America.– See map on page 38.

Colonists have first experiences in battle.– Experience of victory.– Washington’s growth as a general.

Drive Great Britain into serious debt.– Britain raises taxes everywhere.

Homework

Peach Worksheet (front & back)– Ch. 1 Section 4– Ch. 2 Section 1