Colonial America: Key Events, Policies, and Foundations

What was the primary cash crop in Virginia and Maryland?

Tobacco

What was notable about the frame of government in Pennsylvania?

It had an early adoption of an elected assembly.

Why was the New England Confederation formed?

As a military alliance against Native American tribes.

Who established Rhode Island and why?

Roger Williams for those seeking greater religious freedom.

What was the primary aim of the policy of mercantilism?

To benefit the mother country by regulating colonial trade.

What was significant about Bacon's Rebellion?

It was the first rebellion in the colonies against the colonial government.

What does the 'Middle Passage' refer to?

The section of the triangular trade route that transported enslaved Africans to the Americas.

What do the Salem Witch Trials reflect?

Economic hardships and social tensions in Massachusetts.

Why was the colony of Georgia established?

As a military buffer against Spanish Florida.

How was the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers characterized?

By frequent conflict and displacement of Native Americans.

What were the Navigation Acts designed to do?

Restrict colonial trade to England and its colonies.

What was the Stono Rebellion?

A slave uprising in South Carolina.

What was a result of the Great Awakening in the colonies?

An increase in religious diversity and questioning of traditional authority.

What does 'salutary neglect' refer to?

The British policy of allowing the colonies autonomy in their local affairs.

What did the triangular trade primarily involve?

The exchange of rum, slaves, and molasses between the New England Colonies, Africa, and the West Indies.

Which colony was known as the 'breadbasket' colony?

Pennsylvania.

What was the Act of Toleration of 1649 in Maryland notable for?

Granting freedom of worship to all Christians.

Why was Virginia founded?

For the purpose of profit by a joint stock company.

What are the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut considered?

The first example of a written constitution in America.

What was significant about the House of Burgesses?

It was the first representative assembly in the American colonies.

Who founded Pennsylvania and for what purpose?

William Penn to provide a refuge for persecuted Quakers.

Was New York a New England Colony?

No.

What was the economy of the Southern Colonies primarily based on?

Agriculture, particularly tobacco and rice.

What did the 'City upon a Hill' sermon emphasize?

The Puritan's goal to establish a model Christian community.

Why was Maryland founded?

As a haven for Catholics facing persecution in England.

What was the primary reason for establishing the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

For religious freedom.

What was significant about the Mayflower Compact?

It represented a step toward self-government in America.

What was Jamestown known for?

Being the first permanent English settlement in the New World.