U.S. History Review Colonies/Enlightenment

The Age of Enlightenment began

• Before Exploration
• During Prehistoric Times
• After the American Revolution
• In the 17th Century

Called on people to examine their lives and commit themselves to God

• Anne Bradstreet
• Jonathan Edwards
• Benjamin Fraklin
• Phillis Wheatley

Influenced Separation of Power and Checks and Balances 

• John Locke
• Thomas Jefferson
• Charles Montesquieu 
• George Washington 

Locke's inalienable rights include...

• life, liberty, and property

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• life, property, and travel

• freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assembly

First written constitution in the American colonies that influenced many ideas that are found in the U.S. Constitution.

• Mayflower Compact
• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta

Major industries were shipbuilding, fishing, timber

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Diverse population helped create tolerance

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Rocky soil, long, cold winters, and short growing season

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Plantation economy

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry

Nearly year-round growing season

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Backcountry