European Colonization and Colonial Society

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on European colonization and identifying the characteristics of different colonial regions.

What were the Chesapeake colonies known for?

The Chesapeake colonies, including Maryland and Virginia, were known for their tobacco production and reliance on indentured servants.

What was the purpose of joint stock companies in relation to Jamestown?

Joint stock companies funded the establishment of Jamestown.

What was the significance of Bacon’s Rebellion?

Bacon’s Rebellion was significant because it highlighted class tensions between wealthy planters and poor farmers, leading to fear among elites of potential rebellions.

What crop significantly drove the demand for land in the Chesapeake colonies?

Tobacco was the large crop that increased the demand for land.

How did the Puritans in New England differ from the settlers in the Chesapeake colonies?

Puritans sought to create a thriving community with religious and social values, while Chesapeake settlers were more focused on economic gains, particularly through tobacco.

What was the impact of the importation of African slaves in the British West Indies?

The importation of African slaves led to the establishment of slave codes that defined enslaved individuals as property.

What role did the Middle Colonies play in the colonial economy?

The Middle Colonies, such as New York and New Jersey, developed an exporting economy based on cereal crops with a diverse population.

What was Pennsylvania known for regarding its societal structure?

Pennsylvania was known for promoting religious freedom and unusual democratic systems of governance.

What was the Mayflower Compact?

The Mayflower Compact was an agreement for self-governance among the Pilgrims settling in Plymouth.

What type of government system did Virginia use in its colonial administration?

Virginia had a House of Burgesses as a form of democratic governance.