Colonies
The first attempt of an English settlement in the New World. Sometimes known as the “Lost Colony.”
What is Roanoke?
People who agreed to work under contract for 4 to 7 years in return for trip payment to the New World. When contract ended, workers gained freedom to move.
Who are Indentured Servants?
This was the nickname for the farming of wheat, corn, and grain for profit that is generally associated with the Middle Colonies
What is Bread Basket Farming?
This Italian explorer, sailing under the Spanish flag, is known for discovering the 'New World' in 1492.
Who is Christopher Colombus
He was a prominent Quaker who started a colony in America under the values of toleration.
Who is William Penn
The first successful English settlement. John Smith is credited with saving the colony through harsh methods of discipline and punishment.
What is Jamestown?
This group of religious settlers that wanted to “purify” the Anglican Church. Wanted to start “Holy City on the Hill” in the New World.
These small farms that DID NOT produce income but did produce food for families. Most early colonists lived on these type of farms.
What is Subsistence Farming?
This European nation was motivated by by "Gold, God and Glory" and established settlements in Florida and South America
Who are the Spanish?
He was a historian and leader of the "separatist", who arrived on the Mayflower, became the governor of Plymouth Colony
Who is William Bradford?
This Colony was set up with religious settlers under the principles of a representative government. Had positive interactions with the Natives
What is Plymouth?
This group of religious settlers wanted to “separate” from the Church of England. They landed in Plymouth and are credited with celebrating the first American Thanksgiving.
Who are Pilgrims?
The trade route between American colonies, Africa, and Europe that included crops, manufactured goods, and slaves; all for massive profits.
What is Triangular Trade?
This European Nation established relations with Native American and settled on the east coast of North America
Who are the English?
He is known as the "Father of Connecticut" and drafted the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Who is Thomas Hooker?
Colony established by Quakers with the idea that all people were created equal.
What is Pennsylvania?
This group of Religious settlers are often referred to as the Society of Friends and believed in religious tolerance
Who is Quakers?
What is Georgia?
This European Nation establish and colonize North America closest to present day Canada
Who are the French?
She was the daughter of Chief Powhattan, is rumored to have saved the life of Captain John Smith in Jamestown, and later married Captain John Rolfe.
Who is Pocahontas?
The Colony (state) was established by Roger Williams which was based on Separation of Church and State.
What is the colony of Rhode Island?
These were large production Cash Crop farms in the south, commonly found in South Carolina?
What are Plantations?
This territory is known for its access to trading ports, raw materials, large amounts of land and new opportunity. All making it the perfect environment to flourish on the Atlantic coast?
What are the 13 Colonies?
This European Nation settled in and colonized in present day New York, lead by a motivation of Fur Trade
Who are the Dutch?
She was exiled from Massachusetts for challenging Puritan laws and practices... Representing the 1st female voice of discontent in Colonial America.
Who is Anne Hutchinson?