Colonial America and Early Settlers

These flashcards cover key concepts related to early colonial America, including significant settlements, cultural interactions, and economic motivations.

A cash crop that became a significant product for the survival and economy of the Jamestown colony.

Tobacco

A colonial farmer who led a rebellion demanding protection from Native Americans.

Nathaniel Bacon

An alliance of Native American tribes established for mutual defense and cooperation.

Iroquois Confederacy

Punishment or mistreatment, often for one's beliefs, particularly in the context of religious groups.

Persecution

The official church of a nation, such as Anglicanism in England, where dissenters faced persecution.

Established Church

An economic activity that involved trading fur, significant in relations between Woodland peoples and European settlers.

Fur Trade

The Spanish colonial empire in the Americas, including regions in North, Central, and South America.

New Spain