Do now: Based on the podcast from Friday or your
reading of 4.2, write a min. of 4 lines explaining:
Why were the Quakers liked by some, but hated by
many (especially in England)?
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homework.***************
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Today, we will examine why William Penn started a
colony, why the Middle Colonies were known as the
“Breadbasket”, and describe the backcountry.
Homework tonight Qs 1-19 Southern Colonies
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New Amsterdam = New York City
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Originally controlled by the Dutch
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Diverse colony: “Scots, English, Dutch, Germans,
and Irish…Roman Catholic, Anglican (Church of
England), Presbyterian, Jews, and Quakers…”
Attraction to the colony: Religious toleration,
economic opportunities (booming fur trade), and
large land grants to farm.
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English (under Charles II) wants to take control
of New Amsterdam (bustling port).
Peter Stuyvesant (governor) is hated because of
harsh laws and heavy taxes.
No one will fight for Stuyvesant (colony is
surrendered without a shot being fired).
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Founded by a Quaker William Penn “a holy
experiment”
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Believed that all are equal in “God’s sight”
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Pacifists = will not serve in army
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Treated Natives with respect, offered to pay for land.
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Religious toleration
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Sent a pamphlet to Europe to encourage further
settlement and it worked.
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“Breadbasket” fertile soil excellent for farming
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Skilled German crafts-workers set up in PA
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Natural Resources, timber and iron ore
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Where we live today is considered the
backcountry (anything west of the Appalachian
Mts).
Thick forest, most items are made from wood.
German gunsmiths developed a lightweight
rifle (backcountry settlers known for their aim)
Difficult time dealing with the Natives.