The influence that South Carolina has had on the musical history in America is phenomenal. Robert Weir tell us in his book, Colonial South Carolina, that Carolinians were known for spending half of their wealth on social entertainment, and he claims that “Charles Town was equally noted for its music” (239). These Southerners certainly did […]
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Dissecting the Society of Colonial South Carolina- Chapter 10
In a way, early South Carolina re-created itself while adhering to many similar customs of England’s parliament. The economy of the newborn colony was based on the amount of property that one owned. Correspondingly, Carolinians adapted a hierarchical system also similar to England’s. People who had material wealth ended up being the richest and most […]
Midterm Bonus: Getting Ready for Colonial South Carolina!
After reading a ton of Indian legends, Cabeza de Vaca’s narrative, and some Puritan memoirs, I feel like I have gained a whole lot more knowledge of Pre-American colonization than I would have if we had just read some excerpts from an ordinary Norton anthology. There is way more authenticity in reading people’s stories than […]
Sarah Goodhue upon Her Expected Death
In Sarah Goodhue’s farewell letter to her family and friends, there is a lot of evidence that proves she was an authentic Puritan. She does not seem to have a positive look on herself, however, so I presumed she focused more on the belief that she was inevitably a sinner rather than the belief that […]
Who is Thomas Weld?
Thomas Weld first became a minister in the Church of England in 1618, but was forced to leave in 1632 for attempting to practice religious reforms against the church. Nevertheless, Weld found a comfortable position for himself in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where he was quickly announced a member to the office of pastor. For Thomas Weld, […]
Exploring Early Colonialization of Virginia
Alan Taylor begins his notation on Virginia’s colonization by mentioning the ambitious hopes for expansion within the Spanish, French, and especially, English empire. After giving a brief bit of background on the explorations of Spain and France, Taylor shifts the attention to England and explains how England gained courage through their conquering of Ireland to […]
Distinguishing how the Natives Thought of Women
In detailing of his extraordinary journey to the New World, Cabeza de Vaca’s gives more of an in-depth idea of ancient Native Indians. His interpersonal relationships with these primitive people allowed him to reveal a ton of unique information about the Native Americans, including their cultural traditions, religious beliefs, and/or the nuances of their society. […]
Did the Native Americans have a Musical Culture?
There isn’t an abundance of research on the history of Native American music, however a lot of the information that can be found on their traditions claims that the Natives mostly used music as a tool to practice sacred rituals for the divine. In a book titled, The Healing Forces of Muisc: History, Theory and […]
