Colonial Regions
This region had rocky soil and cold winters, limiting farming, so people built ships and fished for a living
New England Colonies
This document, signed in 1620, became an early example of self-government in the colonies
Mayflower Compact
What is Mercantilism?
This system of British control over colonial trade angered colonists and is cited as a cause of the American Revolution
This colony was established as a safe place for Catholics to live peacefully
Maryland
Who is John Paul Jones?
Father of U.S Navy
Describe the Southern colonies
This region had rich, fertile soil and long summers, making it perfect for growing cash crops like tobacco and rice
Membership in this Virginia governing body was composed of members elected by the people and members appointed by authorities in England
Virginia House of Burgesses
The Southern Colonies grew wealthy exporting cash crops like indigo, rice, and tobacco, which were shipped back here
England
This colony, started by Roger Williams, was known for liberty of conscience where no man was forced to worship against his conscience
Rhode island
The key rule in the ____________________ was that colonists could not settle west of ___________ mountains
Proclamation of 1763. Appalachian
This region welcomed Quakers, Germans, and Dutch settlers, resulting in a mix of cultures and tolerance
Middle Colonies
The main reason the colonies wanted a representative government, cited as contributing to its growth, was
the distance from this place (England)
The expansion of this activity followed the use of slavery in agriculture and colonial production of cash crops.
the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade
The main reason Jamestown was founded by the British, contrary to seeking religious freedom, was to achieve this
increase business profits (or wealth)
What is Consent of the Governed?
This belief is defined as the idea that the British needed the colonists' permission to pass taxes
This region relied heavily on enslaved African labor to keep plantations running year-round, due to a hot, humid climate
Southern Colonies
This document's impact on government was that it expanded voting beyond church members
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
This region was one of the three areas involved in the Triangular Trade, along with Europe and Africa
America
These rights, which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, are what all people possess from birth, according to the Declaration of Independence.
Unalienable rights
This British response to the Boston Tea Party involved shutting down the city of Boston.
Intolerable act
Characteristics of these colonies during the late seventeenth century included an economy based on shipbuilding and lumber production, and a climate with long, cold winters and moderate, short summers
New England Colonies
This group of settlers lived in Pennsylvania and promoted religious freedom and fair treatment of others
Quakers
What is being traded in the Triangular Trade
Resources for Humans
This last major battle of the American Revolution resulted in a British defeat and is specifically identified with the surrender by General Cornwallis.
Battle of Yorktown
This turning point battle convinced France to join the Patriots and help the colonists win the war.
Battle of Saratoga