The Connecticut River Valley was large enough for more cattle and agriculture
The Connecticut river goes from southern Connecticut up to the Canadian border. The river is the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. Even today, it is a big factor in agriculture.
Religion was a motivating factor in the creation of several other colonies as well,
Religion was such a big deal that the founding fathers discussed it in the constitution. Not only that, but they put it first. Seperation between church and state within the first amendment, long with the freedom of assembly, among others.
tobacco colony
Tobacco was one of the most, if not the most, grown crop in the Southern United States and in the colonies. Tobacco was an export of the colonies, and they were a major and expensive crop in the area. It was also closely related to slavery, along with cotton.
Impressment
Hot take, but I feel like forcing people to join the military is a human rights violation. The military, and being a servicemember, is a dangerous job, and humans have the right to safety. If we do not have enough soldiers for a war, then why are we in the war? Solve it through diplomacy.
Impressment
Definition: the practice of forcing individuals into military service, particularly naval service, against their will, often using intimidation and coercion
Bacon’s Rebellion
The bacons rebellion was an uprising in Virginia, led by Nathanial Bacon, where Jamestown was burned down. It was fueled by native american related grievences.
In the decades before the Glorious Revolution, English colonists experienced religious and political conflict that reflected transformations in Europe as well as distinctly colonial conditions
It is true that religion and politics have always been closely related. Seperation between church and state. Even today, religion and politics are too close for comfort.
but settlers from Barbados to Maine enjoyed a great deal of independence
I wonder, how much independence? Were certain colonies given more independence than others? Were some granted less freedom becuase of their beleifs? What about treason?
Many radical Protestants (often called “Puritans” by their critics) looked to the New World as an opportunity to create a beacon of Calvinist Christianity
In the new world, colonists often settled due to religion. Many in Europe saw the new world as a place to spread religion. Columbus said it in his journals that he wanted the natives to be christians. They antagonize the local populations, and forcefully change their religion in the northeast.
tithable
Definition: subject to or liable for the payment of tithes, which are typically a portion of income or resources given to a religious organization
In 1642, no permanent British North American colony was more than thirty-five years old
That is crazy to me that at that point the colonies were so young. In my life, the states have always just been "very old", but it is insane to me that the colonies were so young! There were people in the colonies that were older than the colonies themselves.