The Mayflower
What made the Mayflower compact the first of its kind?
First form of self government
What was the land like in the North?
Not very fertile
What was the first struggle the Colonists faced?
Finding peace with the Indians.
What was the first colony established in North America?
Jamestown.
This colony was names after King James VI, I
Jamestown
What was the purpose of the Mayflower compact?
A document that created basic laws and a pact that they would stay together.
What was the land like in the South?
Very fertile. Good for farming.
What was the most common cause of death the Colonist faced?
Disease.
Why was the Pennsylvania colony founded?
To settle debt.
What King did Georgia get its name after?
King George II
How many men came to America on the Mayflower?
102
What was the economy for the North?
Industry.
What food did the colonist eat on the Mayflower?
Dry biscuits, dirty water, salt pork.
Why was the Mass. Bay Colony founded?
The PURITANS wanted to reform the Church of England but England disagreed.
What King was North and South Carolina names after?
King Charles I
Why was the Mayflower ship called The Mayflower?
It was a popular flower in England
What was the economy in the South?
Agriculture. Slavery.
What was the second leading cause of death amongs the Colonist?
Starvation.
Why was the Jamestown Colony named Jamestown?
What QUEEN was Virginia named after?
Queen Elizabeth I
How many women came to America on the Mayflower?
None
What were Northerners called that moved to the South?
Carpetbaggers
What was a major event that still makes British people sad to this day?
The Boston Tea Party because so much lovely tea was lost...
What was the first colony in Tennessee called?
Bean Station.
What King was Louisiana named after?
King Louis XIV