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Essay / French and English Colonists - 878
Despite their previous failure to colonize, French and English colonists finally established colonies during the 17th century. Their ways of managing the new colonies, however, were very different. The kings of France went to great lengths to watch over and protect their people in America; They were very involved in the growth of their colonies. British kings, by contrast, did little more for the colonies than grant land charters. This relaxed style of government allowed colonies to deteriorate or prosper on their own, while allowing other influences, such as religion, to reign. For the British colonists, religion was the reason for emigration from England to America, the most important factor in its success or demise, and the factor of stability within the colonies. In all honesty, the popularity of immigration to the colonies, not to mention the popularity of immigration to the colonies itself. their creation is due to spiritual reasons. Particularly in New England, settlers often came seeking some sort of religious freedom or refuge to practice as they pleased. This became a popular trend because England was often struggling with its official religion and its status, more often than not, was fickle and changed with kingship. In 1632, when England was forcing Catholic citizens to pay twice the normal amount of taxes and restricting their ability to participate in society, a man named George Cavert received a charter from King Charles for ten million acres and intended to make it a refuge. for the Catholics where they would have superiority. Although the benefits for Catholics never worked out well, the intention resulted in the creation of Maryland and the presence of its entire population in North America. Much later, William Penn sought ...... middle of paper ......d. Schools and churches were built, which was an important element that non-religious communities, centered on an insatiable thirst for money and power, could not enjoy. Communities that have remained true to their spiritual influences have often created a familiar, city-like atmosphere for their residents; In other words: a nice, stable place to live. Throughout the development of colonial British North America, religion played an important role. Spiritual beliefs became the most popular reason for emigration from England to America, a deciding factor in a colony's triumph, and, most importantly, a source of stability and strength for communities. Without the presence of religion, North America would likely be less populated and less cultured and might not contain the values that are so important even in today's society..