... to the New World where they would be treated like animals for the remainder of their lives. African slavery was much more efficient from the colonial's perspective. They would purchase a slave which was indebted to work for the rest of their life; it was also said that the Africans ... than any European. Though now viewed as morally and politically incorrect, slavery proved to be as vital to America as the Constitution. The Dutch would make arrangements with tribal officials in Africa for the purchase of slaves. They would often bribe the officials with riches and gold and the officials ...

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... extent to which religious freedom and democracy were ideological and actual foundations of colonial America. I. In colonial America, many people expected to gain individual rights, however many people did not receive equal rights. II. Religious freedom was a big part in the colonial society, however it wasn't granted to everyone. a. In most colonies the only people who were allowed to practice their religion freely ... Massachusetts Bay Colony. d. The House of Burgesses was the first democratic group of leaders in the colonies, so they were a staple of democratic values. 5. Describe the e...

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... taken over as the primary Euopean colonial power in Asia. They took control of the Moluccas and instituted a new plantation system. These plantations were much like the Spanish settlements where they used native people to tend the lands. The Dutch plantations, however, were dedicated to a single Cash Crop to make money. The Dutch also colonized parts of North America. They based thier claims to the ... land on the explorations of Henry Hudson. In 1609 Hudson visited where is now present-day New York City and explored the river ... and settlement was suspended until 1604, after they had...

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... price of tobacco down. Expensive experimentation with methods of diversifying the economy and the need for defense measures against the Dutch and the Indians resulted in high taxes." (Galenet.com) With the farmers who owned large plantations growing tobacco, it was extremely frustrating to only get small amounts of money for producing large amounts of crops. This left them with nothing to ... 's Rebellion. The right to vote is a small but crucial part of a democracy. During the first half of the 17th century, farmers on the plantations in Virginia were not able to exercise their right to...

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Lives of Gentry vs. those of Artisans and Townspeople The Colonial Society in America was not that different than in Europe. When the colonists came over, they kept many of their beliefs and customs. They accepted the fact that ... others. The lifestyles of the gentry differed from the artisan and the tradespeople, for example. These differences could be seen in clothes, houses, and manners. The gentry were the most important members in colonial society. To be a part of the "gentle" folk, one had to be wealthy. The gentry set themselves ... the town, such as tinware, pottery, and glassware. ...

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