1607-1754

Vocabulary flashcards based on key events and concepts from Colonial America lecture notes.

Jamestown (1607)

First permanent English colony in North America, founded in Virginia for economic reasons.

New Mexico (1609)

Spanish colony founded for economic reasons.

Plymouth Bay (1670)

Pilgrims arrive seeking religious freedom; cultural significance.

Virginia Royal Colony (1624)

Virginia was taken over by the English crown, leading to direct control and changes in government.

Pequot War (1636-1638)

Conflict between English settlers and Pequot tribe; social impact.

English Civil War (1647-1651)

Conflict in England between the monarchy and Parliament that led to a power shift, influencing colonial governance.

Second Anglo-Powhatan War (1644)

Conflict between the Powhatan Confederacy and English colonists over land, leading to violence and significant loss for the Powhatan people

Barbados Slave Code (1661)

A legal code established to regulate the treatment of enslaved people in Barbados, setting harsh rules for slavery and laying the groundwork for racialized slavery across the Americas.

Bacon's Rebellion (1676)

A rebellion in Virginia led by Nathaniel Bacon against the government, fueled by land disputes and the demand for greater protection from Native American attacks.

Pope's Rebellion (1680)

Uprising in New Mexico led by Pueblo people against Spanish colonizers; social impact.

New York Slave Revolt (1712)

An uprising of enslaved people in New York, sparked by harsh conditions and treatment, resulting in social unrest and a violent crackdown by