Chesapeake Bay Colonies and New England Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Chesapeake Bay Colonies and New England, including historical events, societal structures, and important terms.

What colonies are referred to as the Chesapeake Bay Colonies?

Maryland and Virginia.

Why was the lifespan shorter in the Chesapeake compared to New England?

Due to the spread of disease.

What was the primary labor source in the Chesapeake Bay for a long time?

Indentured servants.

What was the headright system?

A system that granted 50 acres of land to those who paid for the passage of an indentured servant.

What significant rebellion is associated with the Chesapeake Bay Colonies?

Bacon's Rebellion.

Who led Bacon's Rebellion?

Nathaniel Bacon.

What was a key outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?

It led to increased use of African slaves as a labor force.

What was the Middle Passage?

The journey of Africans coming to the Americas as slaves.

What percentage of Africans died on the Middle Passage?

About 20%.

What was the Halfway Covenant in Puritan society?

A religious agreement that allowed for the baptism of the children of church members, aiming to increase church membership.

What were the Salem Witch Trials indicative of in New England?

Tensions between the rich and poor.