Differences of the New England and Chesapeake Regions

What was life like for the American colonist at the end of the seventeenth century? Well, if someone were to ask the residents of Chesapeake and New England they would almost certainly get an analysis of two very distinct societies. Due to geographical, climatic, economic, and moral differences, New England and Chesapeake developed into completely dissimilar regions. The effects of climate and geography had an extremely opposite reaction in reference to New England and Chesapeake. …showed first 75 words of 590 total…

…showed last 75 words of 590 total…social and religious changes happening at the time. The hysteria eventually ended in 1693 when the governor’s wife was even accused of being a witch. The Puritan heritage left a legacy of high idealism in the national spirit and stimulated many later reformers. In conclusion both Chesapeake and New England were both dramatically shaped by different reactions in regards to climate, geography, economy, and moral issues. These changes are still evident in both cultures today.