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... As the colonies were settled, it quickly became apparent that distinct societies were developing in each. The original colonies of America, although all belonging to the British empire, developed vast differences, specifically in the New England and Chesapeake regions. The variation between these colonies is largely due to the original motive behind settling them, their governments, and the lives of the families who settled the regions. ... Colonies such as Virginia and the Carolinas were expected to be a goldmine of treasure and agricultural success. In time, these colonies did grow to be extremely rewarding for both England and America. ... The varying motivations behind the settlement of the colonies contributed greatly to their varying developments. ...
The American colonies differed in their governmental systems as well. ... If the system of government in the Chesapeake region had been different, the colonies, and thus the history of America, would have been greatly changed. ... There was more opportunity in New England thanks to the government and more chances to be heard; thus the Revolution eventually found many of its supporters in the North. ...
The distinct societies that flourished in America in the seventeenth century were impacted by a number of different influences, including the original motivation for settling the colonies, the governments that ruled the colonists, and the lives of the families that settled the regions.
Approximate Word count = 933
Approximate Pages = 3.7
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