Colonial Period Essentials (1607-1763)

Flashcards covering key events, terms, concepts, and themes from the Colonial Period Essentials.

Roanoke Island

The first English colony established in 1585 that mysteriously disappeared.

Jamestown

The first permanent English colony founded in 1607 by the Virginia Company.

Tobacco Production

Established in Virginia in 1612, it became a staple crop and economic driver.

Slavery in Virginia

Introduced in 1619, marking the beginning of a significant institution in the colonies.

Mayflower Compact

A social contract signed in 1621 by the Pilgrims establishing self-governance.

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Founded in 1630 by Puritans seeking religious freedom.

Navigation Acts

Instituted in 1660, these acts were aimed at regulating trade and mercantilism.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 uprising in Virginia against colonial governance.

Dominion of New England

A short-lived administrative union of English colonies in the New England region.

Salem Witchcraft Trials

A series of hearings and prosecutions in 1692, fueled by mass hysteria.

Georgia Colony

The last of the thirteen original colonies, chartered in 1732.

First Great Awakening

A religious revival occurring from 1730-1740, emphasizing personal faith.

French and Indian War

A conflict from 1754 to 1763 between Britain and France for control of North America.

Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

Mercantilism

An economic theory promoting governmental regulation of a nation's economy for augmenting state power.

Puritanism

A religious movement aiming to purify the Church of England, led by figures like John Winthrop.

Quakerism

A religious movement founded by William Penn emphasizing peace, equality, and simplicity.

Deism

A philosophical belief that emphasizes reason and ethics rather than revelation.

Roger Williams

A religious dissenter who founded Rhode Island advocating for separation of church and state.

Anne Hutchinson

A religious dissenter who challenged the Puritan establishment and was banished from Massachusetts.

Thomas Hooker

A puritan leader who founded Connecticut and advocated for democratic principles.

Religious Freedom vs. Intolerance

A primary historical theme concerning the struggles between different religious groups in colonial America.

Economic Control vs. Economic Freedom

A theme reflecting the tension between mercantilist policies and the desire for colonial autonomy.

Women in Colonial America

Their roles and experiences, often limited but crucial to colonial household and community life.