Class Summary 10.2.12

Yesterday, October 1,2012, we began to look at the British colonies in America and the similarities and differences between them. We learned that the New England colonies consisted of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, They are also known as the religious colonies because they were established by puritans seeking religious freedom. The Middle colonies, otherwise known as the proprietary colonies, as they were established on land given to friends of the king; these colonies consisted if Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The Southern colonies: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia were business colonies established to make a profit for investors back in England. We then discussed how New England had the most urbanized of colonies and the Middle colonies had the most diverse nationalities and religions. However, there was English citizens in all colonies and most colonists had a common language of English. Today, October 2, 2012, we took a look at George Washington's origins and his rise to power. He started out as a commander of a small group of Virginian militia, send to discuss land negotiations with the French. After meeting resistance, him and his team defeated a small french force and immediately established Camp Necessity, preparing for a counter attack. The attack did come and they were defeated as they faced a much large force, and were pushed back all the way to Virginia. However, these were the first shots fired in what would become a world war between french and English colonies all around the world. Although he was defeated, Washington's name was becoming known especially for his account of the Governonrs Council. The British eventually won the French and Indian war, gaining land west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. Until the Royal Proclamation of 1763, prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This led to the colonist's feeling extremely disrespected in regaurds to their efforts in winning the war, and fueled Washington's mission.