There are many different reasons why we are here today. The best explanation is probably due to the two English groups that first came to the New World in search of better lives, who later on were known as the Chesapeake and the New England regions; those who started the development of a rural and unknown world into one of the world's most populated and economically rich nations; the United States of America. Those two English groups came for better lives, yet they had different reasons to settle; therefore developing two completely different societies. This is what developed the different characteristics between the New England and the Chesapeake region.

One of the biggest differences between the New England and Chesapeake region is the reason why they established their colonies. The New England region consisted of separatist puritans that did not just want to "purify" the Anglican Church, but Protestants that wanted to separate from the Anglican Church to form the "perfect" church of God, instead of going through the trouble of reforming it. The separatist-puritans embarked on a ship heading to New England with a vision of be

Due to the fact that each region had different reasons for settling, they also developed different kinds of governments. The Puritans established a governor and a general court (an assembly elected by adult male church members) and governed themselves. Their laws were based on the doctrines of the Old Testament and they imposed their laws to all their citizens, and those who disobeyed would be punished or expelled. The Chesapeake region consisted of a much more democratic government. Also, the aristocracy was high in the Chesapeake region except in North Carolina. King James I of England made Virginia the first royal colony. He revoked the Virginia Company's charter and appointed a royal governor and council, and established a House of Burgesses elected by the settlers.

In the beginning the New England colonies were much more successful than the Chesapeake colonies because of their location and the inhabitants. The New England region had settled in large numbers, mainly puritan families from England; therefore they did not have to worry about population problems. Since they had settled in the Massachusetts area, which was abundant with fresh water, and cold weather that killed the disease carrying bacteria. Also, since there was a moderately even amount of the opposite sexes, the reproduction rate would not decrease, but continue to increase. In contr

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