British Colonialism in North America

This essay examines the multifaceted influence of British rule on colonial North America during the 17th century. It analyzes the impact on social, political, and economic spheres, highlighting both democratic advancements like freedom of press and religion alongside undemocratic practices such as slavery and marginalization of local political figures. The essay also discusses the limited economic opportunities for local farmers compared to English dealers.

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US Colonial History under British Regime
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North America, during the seventeenth century was considered to one of the most
complex British colonies that later emerged as a detached and parted English fragment far away
from the core English culture. During the colonial rule in North America the colonizers had
multi-dimensional impacts upon the colonies. The essay looks into different genres and impacts
of British colonies upon political economic and social sphere of Northern American regions
( Creating the Constitution ushistory.org, 2017).
In terms of social democracy, there was an important aspect in colonial America. The
trial and acquittal of John Peter Zenger paved the path for the freedom of press. After the trial
news paper became stronger a voice that acted on behalf of the common people who ventured
their voice against the unjust practices of the colonizers in colonial America. Social democracy
was also notice through the freedom of religion that was directed by roger Williams in colonial
America (Tindall & Shi, 2016).
On the other hand, in terms of political democracy, there existed elected legislatures that
were driven through many of the democratic processes. This was evident through Mayflower
Compact that showed that the Government came from people.
In terms of economic democracy it can be stated that the local farmers were allowed to
perform trade with England, however with little profit margin.
So far the undemocratic characteristics are considered, in social system the most
significant and ruthless practice was slavery under the British rule. The slaves were not
considered to be human. The servitude was practiced even I political level where there was a
high practice to marginalize the political parties that included local figures. One of the important
economic aspect that witnessed undemocratic nature in the British colony, was the lack of

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acceptance of the local traders who actually contributed to the market; however through English
dealers.

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Reference:
Creating the Constitution [ushistory.org]. (2017). Ushistory.org. Retrieved 20 September 2017,
from http://www.ushistory.org/gov/2c.asp
Tindall, G. B., & Shi, D. E. (2016). America: A narrative history. WW Norton & Company.