1. The Era of Exploration witnessed the rapid political, economic, and social intrusion of Europe into the New World. Between the 15th and 17th Centuries several countries influenced the development of the Americas. Select the most successful and influential colony and compare it with another European Colonial structure. Be sure to include historical themes in your written argument.
2. "History is the study of the past (man's), in order to analyze the present and hopefully predict the future". Analyze the above statement. In your thesis be sure to include the methods and purpose of history.
3. The key to the colonial structure of the United States is firmly established in 17th Century England. In reality, the foundation of the United States is a reflection of this country. Trace the economic/political/sociaI/cultural influences of Britain on our colonial structure. In your answer include important individuals, governmental structures, events, social policies and historical themes. Think!
4. Analyze and contrast the historical development of the Southern Colonies 1603-1783. In your answer include historical themes, reasons for colonial implementation, regional development, economic structure, religious importance or lack of it, the institution of Slavery and the ramifications of these colonies on the development of the United States.
5. New England is the mother culture of Modern United States. Analyze this statement by describing the Colonial Foundations of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire 1620-1783. How have their histories influenced the development of contemporary United States? How have these areas impacted our society's norms and mores, principles of democracy, philosophy of acculturation and racial and cultural adjustment, and our economic views? Think!
6. What role did New Amsterdam have in the development of England's Colonial Structure in North America? What was their role as Mid-Atlantic colonies? What has been their historical/social/economic/political and religious impact on contemporary United States?
7. In your opinion, what is the most important event, individual, social policy, structure, characteristic or success/failure of the Colonial Period 1607 to 1783. How has this item impacted contemporary United States and its history?