Colonial Essay Assignment

What were the important differences and similarities between the New England (MA, CT, RI) and Chesapeake (VA, MD) colonies? How did these two regions help shape American society today?

Consider:
  1. motives,
  2. economic factors,
  3. social factors,
  4. political factors.


You must use at least FOUR documents (2 Virginia, 2 New England) to write your essay. QUOTE the documents where possible. Feel free to consult any source, including the blog notes, YOUR notes, the presentations and more.