Impactful Moments
Who formed the colony of Rhode Island and why?
Roger Williams, for religious freedom.
What was the name of the first successful English colony in North America?
Jamestown
Who were the Separatists?
People who wanted to set up thier own churches based on thier beliefs.
What was the name of the first legislature in North America?
House of Burgesses
What is a cash crop?
Crops grown to sell for a profit.
What did Bacon's Rebellion demonstrate about government?
The government could not ignore its people.
What crop eventually became profitable for Jamestown?
Tobacco
Which group sought to reform the Anglican church?
Puritans
Why did England send prisoners to work in the fields in Virginia?
To help them earn thier release.
What is a staple crop?
A crop always needed for people to eat.
Who was the leader that forced the settlers of Jamestown to work for survival?
John Smith
What was "The Great Migration?"
15,000 settlers moved to Massachusetts to escape religious persecution and economic hardship.
Which law granted freedom to worship freely for both Protestants and Catholics?
The Religious Toleration Act of 1649
What system offered 50 acres of land to those who paid thier way to Jamestown?
The Headright System
What were the responsibilities of women?
Cooked, cleaned, and did laundry.
What did William Penn believe about the land ownership in Pennsylvania?
It belonged to the Native Americans and should be purchased.
Which city became known as the "City of Botherly Love?"
Philadelphia
What was the role of indentured servants in Virginia?
They worked the fields to pay for thier passage to the New World.
What were the responsibilities of men?
Farmed and/or ran small businesses.
Why did England believe it could claim New Netherlands?
Due to John Cabot's exploration in 1604.
In 1664, New Amsterdam was renamed to what?
New York
Which economy was dominated by cash crops?
Southern economy.