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Which disease decimated the Native population
smallpox
The Virginia Company was a joint stock company that was established what settlement in 1607
Jamestown
what year was jamestown established
1607
Who said “those who don’t work, don’t eat.”
John Smith
Which system promised 5-7 years of labor in exchange for passage across the atlantic
Indentured Servitude
which lawmaking system allowed all free, landing owning men, to vote.
Virgina house of Burgess
where did jesuit missionaries come from?
France
What did the jesuits believe
the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of spreading the Gospel. They emphasized education, intellectual pursuits, and missionary work.
What colonies make up the New England colonies
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
What Colonies make up the Middle Colonies
They included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
What Colonies make up the Southern Colonies
They included the colonies of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
What year where the Navigation Laws enacted
1651
What year did the columbian exchange begin
1492.
What year was the Plymouth Colony Established
1620.
What year did the great awakening happen
The Great Awakening occurred in the 18th century, specifically between the 1730s and 1740s.
What year did Bacons rebellion happen
1676
What were the goals of bacon’s rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion aimed to address grievances against Governor Berkeley's administration, especially regarding Native American policies and lack of protection. The rebels wanted to expand westward, gain more representation, and improve conditions in Virginia.
How did Nathainal Bacon die?
Dysentery
what effects did bacons rebllion have
Increased tensions with Native Americans.
Weakened colonial government.
Shift towards using enslaved Africans for labor.
Increased power of wealthy planters.
Influence on future rebellions.
what years did the seven years war take place?
1756 to 1763
what was the main conflict of the seven years war
The main conflict of the Seven Years War was a global conflict between major European powers, primarily Britain and France, over territorial disputes and colonial dominance.
what were the effects of the 7 years war on the americas
The 7 Years War had significant effects on the Americas. British gained control of Canada and Florida from the French and Spanish. This caused tension with American colonists, who were taxed to pay for the war. These tensions contributed to the American Revolution. The war also disrupted trade and caused economic hardships in the colonies.
who introduced tobacco to virginia
john rolfe
who was john rolfe married to
Pocahontas
how did the introduction of tobacco to virginia effect the economy
The introduction of tobacco to Virginia transformed the economy. It became a profitable cash crop, leading to the expansion of plantations and the use of enslaved Africans for labor. The tobacco trade stimulated port and shipping industries, creating a global market. This had a lasting impact on Virginia's economy.
what year was the virginia house of burgesses established
1619
What religous group wanted complete sepration from the Anglican Church
The pilgrims
what year did the pilgrims come on the mayflower
1620 (13 years after jamestown was established)
which colony was settled by the pilgrims
Plymouth
Where is Plymouth?
At the very tip of Massachusetts, eventually became massachusetts
Why was Plymouth and Massachusetts combined?
They were combined by the king so he could have more control over the colonies.
What colonies made up the Chesapeake colonies
Virginia and Maryland
What was the main export of the southern colonies
Cash crops like Tobacco and rice
What area was founded because of religious reasons
New England
Which colonies were referred to as the “bread colonies”
The middle colonies
Why were the middle colonies referred to had “Bread Colonies”
Because they grew large amounts of grain
Which group of colonies was made mostly of families that traveled together?
New England
Which region did the Chesapeake colonies associate the most with?
The Southern Colonies
Which group of colonies had lots of large trading posts
New England
Which group of colonies established the halfway covenant?
New England
What was the Halfway covenant?
It allowed baptized but unconverted parents to present their own children for baptism; however, they were denied the other privileges of church membership.
Which group of colonies was known as the most homogenous region
New England
What does Homogeneous mean?
Structure and Uniform throughout all parts of the colony
In which group of colonies was a Dominion established and controlled by Sir Edmund Andros
New England Colonies
Who lead the enlightenment?
John Winthrop
What did John Winthrop believe?
That everyone should sacrifice things for the common good, and that we should be successful as a group and not just as individuals.
What does John Winthrop’s speech compare to America
He says that it is a “city upon a hill” meaning that America was setting a new example and is a role model for other countries.
What woman was exiled from New England as a heretic?
Anne Hutchinson
Where did Anne Hutchinson flee to?
She established rhode island along with roger williams
What did Anne Hutchinson believe in
Salvation in Gods grace alone, not in a church. Your personal relationship with God is the only thing that matters.
what did roger williams believe in
He was a strong advocate for freedom of religion
what colony did roger williams help establish
rhode island
Where did Roger Williams live before he was banished?
Salem, Massachusetts
what colony did the Salem which trails take place in?
Massachusetts
How did people not get killed when they were accused of being a witch
They had to repent, and admit they were a witch and ask for forgiveness even if they weren’t
What was the first written constitution in the Colonies
The Fundamental Orders
What was the first groundwork for a constitution in the americas
the mayflower compact
which state was the fundamental orders written in
Connecticut
Which religious group mainly presided in Pennsylvania
the quakers
Who founded Pennsylvania
William Penn
Why did William penn get to have all of Pennsylvania’s land?
The king owed a debt to william penn, so to repay him he gave Pennsylvania
What are “meztizos”
The children of Native Americans and a Spaniards
Which revolt temporarily drove out the spanish from New Mexico
The Pueblo Revolt
what were the three main crops grown in South Carolina in the 17th Century
Rice, Tobacco, and Indigo
which colony had the largest slave population
Virginia
What was the difference between North and South Carolina
North Carolina was much more poor and ran off of tobacco and naval stores and had a lot less revenue than south Carolinas plantations.
What was considered the most inhumane part of the triangular trade
Middle Passage
how many Africans died on the middle passage
over half
Where did triangular trade start?
England
What did England supply to Africa in triangular trade
Rum
What did africa supply to to north america in triangular trade
slaves
what did north america supply to england in triangular trade?
Sugar (west indies. south carolina) and Tobacco (mainly virginia, but other colonies too)
What was the second place of triangular trade
Africa
What was the third place in triangular trade
north america
Why was Britain loose with its enforcement of policies? (Statuary neglect)
Because they were so far away from the colonies, internal religious conflict, and conflict with france (7 years war)
What country preformed statuary neglect over their colonies
England
Which acts required the Colonies to buy and sell exclusively with england
Navigation Acts
What laws were created by the navigation acts?
The colonies could only trade using colony or english ships, they could also only use colony or english crews, every good they imported had to pass through england or come from England, and they could only sell to england
T/F: The navigation acts had a large impact on the triangular trade
false (The navigation acts were not effected by triangular trade)
What is Mercantilism?
The idea that a country is wealthy if they export more good than they import
In accordance with the policy of _____, countries attempted to create a favorable balance of trade and increase hard currency in their treasury.
Mercantilism
Which event had the largest impact on the end of indentured servitude
Bacons Rebellion
Which two Pastors preached a more emotional religion during the Great Awakening
George Whitefield and Johnathan Edwards
Why was Bartolome de las Casas important
he took the firsts steps against the mistreatment of the native americans
what did the New Laws of 1542 do?
ended indian slavery, halted forced indian labor, and began to end the encomienda system that kept indians in serfdom (pg, 24 in the book)
What was frances approach to the colonies
france had the best relationship with the natives, there were fewer french, so they had less conflict. They often traded furrs with them.
what was the west indies main export
sugar
What was the first lasting English colony?
Virginia
T/F: indentureed servants were used more frequently than slaves in the 1700s
False (in the 1700s, bacons rebellion made people switch to pretty much just enslaved africans.)
What was the stono rebellion?
A rebellion by enslaved peoples in an attempt to make it to the spanish colony of florida so they could be free
what are moors
African Muslims
Who were the rulers of spain at the time of columbus
Ferdnan and Isabella
What was coloumbus’s first reaction to the native americans he encountered
he immediately tried to take advantage of them
Why did enslaving native americans fail
The native americans were too weak from disease and dying off rapidly already, but they were also too weak for the intense conditions they were put through.
what are the three G’s of conquest
God, Gold, Glory
T/F the people of New England though that Sir Edmund Andros was an amazing leader
False (He was extremely unpopular and eventually lost his charter)
What is the name of the company that dutch created to colonize the americas
The Dutch East India Company (the dutch love Henry hudson)
Why was New Amsterdam renamed new york?
The duke of york renamed it after the dutch left
What city did Henry Hudson establish?
New Ansterdam (new york)
Which colony was the most inclusive?
Pennsylvania (They had diversity and actual freedom or religion and did not like slavery)
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