Spanish Colonization
These gave Spanish conquistadors an advantage in conquering large empires with few men
What are superior military equipment and horses?
This colony was founded as a haven for Catholics.
What is Maryland?
This was England’s goal in passing the Navigation Acts.
What is regulating mercantilism and colonial trade?
This economic policy ensured colonies benefited the mother country
What is mercantilism?
This movement focused on religious revival and new church practices.
What is the Great Awakening?
The main motivation for Spanish colonization in the Americas was this.
What is acquiring wealth and serving the king?
The Middle Colonies’ economy was based on these two key activities.
What are agriculture and trade
These meetings in New England allowed for direct participation in local government.
What are town meetings?
These laws controlled colonial trade for the benefit of England.
What are the Navigation Acts?
This group, known for tolerance, settled in Pennsylvania.
Who are the Quakers?
The social class at the top of Spanish colonial hierarchy.
What are peninsulares?
This colony was founded by William Penn for religious tolerance.
What is Pennsylvania?
The Act of Toleration in Maryland sought to prevent conflicts between these two groups.
Who are Catholics and Protestants?
This trade route included the transfer of enslaved Africans to the Americas.
What is the Middle Passage?
This revival promoted equality and higher education.
What is the Great Awakening?
This document signed by the Pilgrims helped establish self-governance in Plymouth.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
New Jersey was originally part of this other colony.
What is New York?
The Mayflower Compact influenced colonial governance by promoting this.
What is self-governance?
This colonial class included small farmers and artisans.
What is the middle class?
Colonists fleeing religious persecution often moved to this region.
What is New England?
The Spanish colonies thrived because of this route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the Triangular Trade?
This crop was the primary export of the Southern Colonies.
What is tobacco?
This rebellion highlighted tensions that led to lifelong slavery for Africans.
What is Bacon’s Rebellion?
The Southern Colonies grew these two key crops along with tobacco.
What are rice and indigo?
The primary goal of spreading Christianity motivated this European colonizer.
Who are the Spanish?