HIS 2151 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thirteen Colonies, Scottish People, Puritans
21 Jan 2016
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Colonists developed their own culture that was separate from that of britain. Rather than having lots of immigration, populations grew naturally. There was a tolerance that was inherent in quakers whereas puritans were mainly just. Protestants who imposed their religion on those around them: the quakers welcomed other religions including protestantism. Scottish people were not seen as equals to the british so it is important to look at where they immigrated to in order to understand them. Education in the north (new england colonies) was set up right at the beginning and was different than education elsewhere: they encouraged people to become literate by establishing education early on. It was helpful since it allowed for more stable shipping patterns which let people know when they would be receiving letters/pamphlets. The news stories would be about london and information about runaway slaves and servants: colonists were more informed about events. Integration of british atlantic: colonial commerce, imperial warfare.
