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  • Essay / DBQ on the differences between New England and Chesapeake...

    Two unique societies were built by people of common origin. These English settlers immigrated to the New World either for economic prosperity or religious freedom. During colonization, two regions were formed, New England and the Chesapeake Bay region. The two contrasting societies of New England and the Chesapeake region were the result of diversity: in social and family structure; health and living conditions; economy; religion and beliefs; and government policies. As noted in Document A, unity was encouraged among New Englanders, who developed into closed societies. Close societies often built a bond of trust within the community, knowing that neighbors would come together in times of danger. Document A also highlights the importance of working together and promoting community well-being. In doing so, the community can flourish and flourish. On the contrary, Document F supports the idea that there was little unity within Chesapeake societies. Document F states: "There was no discussion... but digging gold, washing gold, refining gold, loading gold..." As Documents B and D show, the emigrants to New England were often entire families. Families in society have led to an increase in population due to higher reproduction rates. Higher reproduction rates allowed for more stable societies. As Documents C, F, and G state, the Chesapeake region was comprised primarily of single men and a few women. Few women in the region gave birth to a small number of families, l...