APUSH unit 1

European Exploration

Motivations included wealth, religion, and national glory.

Spanish Colonization

Establishment of missions and the encomienda system in the Southwest.

French and Dutch Colonies

Focused on trade, especially in furs, with alliances often formed with Native Americans.

British Colonies

Differences between New England, Middle, and Southern colonies concerning economy, culture, and relations with Native Americans.

Jamestown (1607)

The first permanent English settlement in North America, faced struggles such as starvation and conflicts with Native Americans.

Tobacco Cultivation (1612)

John Rolfe introduced tobacco as a cash crop in Virginia, leading to economic prosperity and increased demand for labor.

Plymouth Colony (1620)

Established by the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom; the Mayflower Compact set a precedent for self-governance.

Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630)

Founded by Puritans; emphasized a community based on religious principles and governance by church leaders.

Pequot War (1636-1638)

Conflict between Puritan settlers and the Pequot tribe, resulting in significant losses for the Pequot and increased English control.

Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

An armed rebellion by Virginia settlers against Governor Berkeley's administration, highlighting issues of class and colonial governance.

King Philip's War (1675-1676)

A conflict between Native Americans led by Metacom and English settlers, resulting in high casualties and altered relationships.

The Navigation Acts (1651, 1660)

Laws aimed at controlling colonial trade, leading to tension between England and the colonies over economic control.

The Glorious Revolution (1688)

The overthrow of King James II, affecting governance in the colonies by enforcing greater autonomy and the idea of representative governance.

New England Colonies

Economy based on trade, fishing, and timber; tight-knit religious communities such as Puritans.

Middle Colonies

Diverse economy with agriculture and commerce; known for tolerance and diverse populations.

Southern Colonies

Economy heavily relied on cash crops; reliance on slave labor and plantation system.

Conflict with Native Americans

Various colonial wars and treaties shaping the early American landscape.