The history of English in the United States of America dates back to the reign of Charles II, who distributed the USA’s lands to his loyal companions, increasing English’s dominance in these colonies. However, from this early historical moment, English populations has faced several issues in all domains.
Economic Challenges
Regarding the economic threats, middle colonies experienced severe social stratification as cities and urban areas underwent economic growth, while rural areas had lower living standards (Locks et al., 2013). More importantly, some colonies, such as Georgia, dealt with a lack of secure food and an inability to plant anything due to coastal soil. This way, colonists were forced to survive on harsh American ground with unstable economics.
Social Issues
Meanwhile, social problems faced by the English in the USA cover various conflicts and rising tension between populations. As an illustration, Carolina’s most acute unethical practice was selling Indians to the British colonies, perpetuating slavery in the new zones (Locks et al., 2013). However, Pennsylvania turned indigenous populations into its friends, meaning this social problem was uncommon for all states.
Religious Difficulties
Additionally, the colonists faced religious responses from Americans and their Quakers of The Society of Friends established to deny the English Church’s hierarchy and authority. The more these Quakers demonstrated their distrust by refusing to pay tithes and take oaths, the more social tension appeared between different religious sects. Disagreements on religious grounds and power distribution deteriorated the social context in the USA.
Political Aspects
Political issues emerging in the colonies sometimes developed into serious threats. Colonists and the crown frequently had conflicts of interest regarding authority and representation. For instance, during Edmund Andros’s governing in New York, the colonists did not agree to pay for customs duties and their defense (Locks et al., 2013). Colonies could not demonstrate their full authority, subjecting to the English crown.
Physical and Environmental Threats
Also, natives were exposed to physical threats from European diseases, having no immunity toward them. Environmental challenges, hunger, and unfamiliar climate could shrink the English’s number significantly. The English colonists were forced to adapt to new conditions, allying with native populations and fighting many issues simultaneously.
Reference
Locks, C., Mergel, S., Roseman, P., & Spike, T. (2013). History in the making: A history of the people of theUnited States of America to 1877. The University Pressof North Georgia.