🏘️ Colonial Era

Vocabulary flashcards based on the overview of the Colonial Era, highlighting key terms and definitions related to European settlement, colonial governance, and the development of slavery.

French and Indian War

A conflict where various native groups allied with French or British forces for power or land.

Colonial Governor

An official who ruled a British colony on behalf of the king

Why did slavery emerge from European contact and conquest in the New World?

High demand for labor to cultivate cash crops like sugar and tobacco

What role did Sub-Saharan Africa play in the establishment of the transatlantic slave trade?

Rulers invaded neighboring territories to capture individuals for sale into slavery, responding to European labor demands for cash crops, leading to the forced transport of millions of Africans across the Atlantic.

What is 'Limited Power' in colonial governments?

The authority of local leaders is constrained by the control of the king's appointed governor.

Colonial Rule

The governance system established by European powers over their colonies, often involving complex relationships with Native Americans.

What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?

Territorial disputes between Britain and France in North America (Ohio River Valley) and the fur trade.

When did the French and Indian War begin?

1754

When and how did the French and Indian War end?

Ended in 1763 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris

When and why did the Puritans arrive in Massachusetts?

1620, seeking freedom from religious persecution in England

When and where was the Virginia Company established?

1606, Virginia

What was the purpose of the Virginia Company?

To establish permanent English settlement in North America seeking economic profit and to spread Christianity.

When and where was New Amsterdam established?

1624, southern Manhattan Island (present-day New York City)

What was the purpose of New Amsterdam?

Serve as a trading post and to promote the economic interests of the Dutch West India Company

What led to the establishment of the transatlantic slave trade?

Due to disease and resistance, the indigenous population declined → Europeans sought after African slaves instead, resulting in the establishment of the transatlantic slave

How did the British victory in the French and Indian war affect Native American tribes?

British victory led to increase in territorial claims, which resulted in the loss of lands for many Native American tribes.

What impact did the Proclamation of 1763 have on British-Native relations?

It attempted to limit British expansion into Native territories, but was largely ignored, leading to further conflicts and resentment among Native Americans towards British settlers.