New World Experiments: England’s 17th-Century Colonies

The American History & Government credentials denote various competencies including an understanding of how the government works, how it is organized, and how it functions to meet the numerous needs of the American public including domestic, economic, and foreign policy making. History competencies include an understanding of how historical events, key players, politics, policies, and other activities have impacted American society and culture, today’s policies and trends, and decision making for the future. Though many government and history professionals require a graduate degree in a specific area, many entry-level positions and business and government positions require only an understanding of the topic areas. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to describe the reasons for and differences in the settlement of the early colonies including the Chesapeake Colonies, the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, the colonies in Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, and Georgia.