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What was the Protestant reformation?

a major 16th-century movement that challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and led to the creation of new Christian denominations, collectively known as Protestantism

What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation?

splitting Western Christianity into different denominations, making religious services more accessible, and shifting authority from the church to the Bible and the individual

Why did different European countries send out explorers?

. to find new trade routes to Asia, gain wealth through resources like gold and spices, and spread their religion, Christianity. 

What general reasons were New England colonies created for and what did they offer to colonists?

The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England. The Middle colonies, like Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, were founded as trade centers, while Pennsylvania was founded as a safe haven for Quakers.

Who were the Puritans?

 English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to "purify" the Church of England by removing any practices they saw as too Catholic. They were

What general reasons were Middle Colonies created for and what did they offer to colonists?

economic opportunities from fertile land and trade, as well as the establishment of religious havens for groups like the Quakers.

What general reasons were Southern Colonies created for and what did they offer to colonists?

economic gain for the British Empire and to a lesser extent for specific social and political reasons. 

Who was Roger Williams?

was a Puritan minister, theologian, and author who founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

What were Roger Williams’ beliefs about religion and the Native Americans?

Roger Williams advocated for complete religious liberty and the separation of church and state. He believed the Native Americans were the rightful owners of the land and that colonists should purchase it fairly.

What is social mobility

is the movement of people between different social positions in society, such as from one job or income level to another. 

Why was social mobility important in the colonies?

because the relative ease of moving up the social ladder was a major draw for European immigrants, a defining feature of the "American dream," and a key factor in the colonies' economic and social development.

What is mercantilism?

Mercantilism was an economic system where a country aimed to get rich and powerful by exporting more goods than it imported, all under strict government control. 

What was the economy of New England based on?

its geography

What was the economy of the Middle Colonies based on?

agriculture and trade

What was the economy of the Southern Colonies based on?

agriculture, specifically on cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, grown on large plantations.

Who was at the top and bottom of the social hierarchy of the south?

 the wealthy plantation owners (planter elite) were at the top, and enslaved African Americans were at the bottom.

What was Triangular Trade?

was a historical system of trade routes that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas, primarily from the 17th to 19th centuries.