Chesapeake vs. New England
Ever since the English have discovered the rich, abundant land of North America, settlers have migrated to this land that is full of opportunity. Of this new found land, New England and Chesapeake emerged, evolving into two distinct societies. This difference in development can be explained by three major determining factors. The environment of New England was much cleaner and healthier than that of Chesapeake. Settlers were eager to add 10 years to their life, by a "breath of fresh air". The reasons for settlement also determined the society of the two regions. The English came for a variety of reasons, such as job opportunities, the Enclosure Movement (which Document C clarifies), land, and simply a chance for new lif
The societies of New England and Chesapeake were greatly distinguished by their environment. Document C justifies that men (approximately 81% of the settlers) were forced to evacuate their land, because of the economic depression in England, which was somewhat resolved by the grazing of sheep. Virginia's vast rivers and frontiers also made it more difficult for Governor Berkley and other high authorities to establish how to defend the land from foreign attacks, as stated in Document G. Automatically, New England was seen as a community that revolved around its manufacturing progress. Merchants knew that trade would flourish in a new region and carpenters were needed to build ships that would regulate trade and transportation. Puritans as a whole wanted to build a theological society (noted in Document A) and the separatists wanted a land to run to so they could break away from the Catholic Church. New England attracted merchants and carpenters, which came for better job opportunities. The Enclosure Movement also gave many Englishmen in the late 17th century (that didn't end up as beggars or paupers), a reason to flee to Chesapeake. These men were most likely unhappy and landless indentured servants whose pain was ignited by Bacon, which led them to rebel against Governor Berkley. Chesapeake attracted indentured servants, which came overseas to work seven years for land. John Smith took the leadership role and declared that if you didn't work, you didn't eat. Reasons for settling also affected the society by drawing different types of settlers to each region. New England's fresh air and fair climate attracted more families than the brutal winters and scorching summers that Chesapeake's climate withheld.
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