How did social factors encourage the growth of slavery as an important part of the economy of the southern colonies between 1607 and 1775?

Within the southern colonies of America between 1607 and 1775 factors such as available farm land, the increased production of agricultural crops, and general need for a stable labor force led to the development of slavery. 1 How did slavery impact the growth of the colonies and the culture? 2 What caused the

Read more

How Did Agriculture Affect Social Organization In Europe?

The growth of agriculture resulted in intensification, which had important consequences for social organization. Larger groups gave rise to new challenges and required more sophisticated systems of social administration. 1 What are the social effects of agriculture? 2 How did agriculture impact society in Europe during the Middle Ages? 3 How did greater

Read more

How did the ideas of social Darwinism influence politics during the late 19th early 20th century?

Many Social Darwinists embraced laissez-faire capitalism and racism. They believed that government should not interfere in the “survival of the fittest” by helping the poor, and promoted the idea that some races are biologically superior to others. 1 What was the impact of Social Darwinism in America? 2 What was the impact of

Read more