What were the economic, social, and political similarities and differences between the Southern, Middle and New England colonies?
1. What were the economic, social and political similarities and differences between the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies?
2. In what ways did economic ties between Britain and the colonies grow closer in the century after 1660? How was the economic theory of mercantilism a factor?
3. Compare and contrast slavery in Africa and America. Describe conditions of the Middle Passage. Point out the distinction between African-born and Creole slaves.
4. Explain the Age of Enlightenment and its impact on colonial intellectual development.
EXTRA CREDIT: Predict the outcome of the debate over reform of the medical insurance system. Why do you think your prediction is correct?