economic
How did the New England Colonies make money?
Trade, fishing, lumber
what was the enlightenment?
The enlightenment was an intellectual movement that stemmed from Europe and European philosophers. The enlightenment emphasized reason instead of tradition, and had major influence on the American Revolution.
What was the Mayflower Compact?
First document of self governance in the world, New England settlers used this as a guideline to govern themselves, written on the Mayflower by the settlers before they set foot on America
How did the Middle Colonies make money?
Logging, shipbuilding, papermaking, and growing crop such as grain and oats
What was the Great Awakening?
A religious movement that swept across parts of the British colonies in North America in the mid-1700s.
What was the House of Burgesses?
First democratically elected legislative body in the colonies, set in Virginia
How did the southern colonies make money?
By growing cash crops such as tobacco, cotton, rice, and indigo
What was the act of toleration?
This act granted freedom to worship to nonconformist protestant denominations such as Baptists and Congregationalists. The ability to revoke this right at any time was still retained. This was passed in attempt to make Maryland a more appealing place to settle
What is a royal colony?
A royal colony was owned and completely administered by the English Monarchy. These colonies had the sole purpose of making money for England, and had royally appointed Governors and Councils.
What is capitalism?
An economic system based on private property and a free market
Who was William Penn?
Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania
Which southern colony was NOT a royal colony?
Maryland
What is mercantilism?
An economic system that is based on maximizing imports and minimizing exports
Who were the separatists/puritans?
Protestant movements that broke off of the Anglican church of England and moved to the new world to settle. They believed the church of England was beyond reform and created a new start for themselves
What was King Phillip's War?
War fought between the Northeastern Woodland tribes and the English settlers and their Native allies. It is known as the Native Americans’ last–ditch effort to overthrow English authority and stop encroachment on their lands. It’s main cause was the Indian resentment to their mistreatment and colonizers attempting to force them into slavery and converting them to Christianity. The colonists won, wiping out Native Americans from the New England area.