Colonial America: Slavery, Indentured Servitude, and Religious Groups

These flashcards cover key concepts related to slavery, indentured servitude, and religious beliefs in early America.

What was the primary product grown in British Caribbean colonies?

Sugarcane.

What system was used to attract colonists by offering land for paying their own passage?

Headright System.

What was the role of indentured servants in early American colonies?

They agreed to work for a specified number of years in exchange for passage to America.

Who led the rebellion against Governor Berkeley in 1676?

Nathaniel Bacon.

What was the outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?

Virginia society moved away from indentured servitude to reliance on slavery.

What were some geographic factors that contributed to the growth of slavery?

Fertile land, warm climate, and navigable rivers for transportation.

By the mid-1700s, what percentage of the Southern population were slaves?

40%.

What is predestination according to Puritan belief?

The doctrine that God has preordained who will be saved and who will be damned.

What did Puritans seek to eliminate from the Church of England?

Roman leftovers and corruption.

How did the views of Puritans differ from Anglicans regarding salvation?

Puritans believed in predestination, while Anglicans supported the idea of good works influencing salvation.