Tensions amongst social groups
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- Tensions amongst social groups
- In the period 1713-41, developments in colonial society led to tensions among the settlers, additionally the population was quickly increasing
- In the 18th Century, the population grew due to natural increase (death rate much lower than birth rate) and increased immigration
- This led to an expansion of British territory as the migrants too Native American Land that had not been bought.
- This increased the tensions and led to an increased number of raids from the Natives, as well as the Yamasee War (1715-17), when tribes attacked South Carolina but were defeated. The Natives appealed but were not helped.
- Free black colonist
- Faced racism and had fewer legal rights. They were banned from some colonies altogether. Interracial marriages were also banned in all 13 colonies.
- Number of black slaves was also increasing, therefore it increased fear of slave rebellion.
- This led to an expansion of British territory as the migrants too Native American Land that had not been bought.
- B/ween classes
- Huge divisions in wealth and therefore in colonial society less land to go around
- As inequalities grew, getting land was harder to get, making tensions rise. Examples such as Virginia Inspection Act reflect the favouring of the upper classes
- As colonies developed, so did trade and commerce as towns enlarged. This causes tensions between rural landowner and urban merchants over new laws and who should pay more tax
- B/ween old and new settlers
- Old settlers resented new settlers, especially those who were not British such as Scots-Irish. Germans were also resented due to different traditions and different language
- Led to Pennsylvania making immigrants swear oath of loyalty
- Old settlers resented new settlers, especially those who were not British such as Scots-Irish. Germans were also resented due to different traditions and different language
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