American History: A Survey (Brinkley), 13th Edition

Chapter 2: TRANSPLANTATIONS AND BORDERLANDS

Essay

1
Compare and contrast Virginia and Plymouth—their origins, their goals, and their early social, political, and economic development.
2
Between 1660 and 1700, the American colonies were shaken by a series of "revolts" that, it has been contended, were the result of tensions in colonial society. Examine the protests that took place in Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York, and then compare and contrast the internal divisions that helped spark the outbreaks.
3
Explain the way in which England applied the principles of mercantilism to its North American colonies.
4
Compare and contrast the institution of slavery in England's mainland colonies with the institution as it existed in the Caribbean.
5
Compare and contrast the way the English and Spanish dealt with Native Americans. How were the goals of these Europeans both similar and different? How did the Native Americans respond to these Europeans? How were the outcomes of English and Spanish policies both similar and different?
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