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Date Submitted: 12/02/2013 09:03 PM
1. A. During the 17th century, European men and women, whom relocated from Virginia, New England as well as Barbados, brought various types of culture, creating a new type of society and spreading diversity and influence throughout the New World.
B. This descriptive essay highlights the birth of the New World culture of Virginia and its distinct social norms between 1617-1630. Its main focus is the development of society, through its agriculture, religious and political views. The author develops the argument by describing Virginians lifestyle, their extreme individualism, culture and background as well as signifigant events of the English reformation. The author also uses direct quotes and educated opinions to lead the reader to lean toward their point of view.
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* “Miller claimed that without knowledge of the theological system the history of Virginia was no more than a bare chronical.” pg343
* Social behaviors such as
* Views, customs and expectations with culture
* Constitutional and religious values
* Historical Events such as on March 22nd 1622 the Indians launched an attack on the white settlers
* An examination of military policies
* Meager achievements on education and religion
* Virginians lack of ability to work together
* The great 18th century planters
3. The essay supports the class discussions as well as the videos that we discussed in class. In the videos and class discussions the Virginians were viewed as undereducated and hard to get along with. The essay supports all the issues the settlers dealt with such as poverty, idealistic views and lack of education. People like John Smith came over and helped socialize the former Jamestown by opening churches and schools, encouraging its community members to be proactive and help change its community. Concepts like individualism become broader after reading this article, giving understanding to how one forms...