Southern
What were the Southern Colonies known for?
Warm climate for plantations, slave labor, and some religious tolerance
What were the New England Colonies known for?
Coastal climate for shipping, structured govt, no religious tolerance
What were the Middle Colonies known for?
Temperate climate for farms, diverse population, and religious tolerance
Each colony had its own government, but who had ultimate authority?
British royalty or Parliament
Name 3 of the Southern Colonies
Georgia, Carolinas, Virginia
Name 2 of the New England colonies
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Name 3 of the Middle Colonies
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
List the new reasons Europeans wanted to SETTLE in the New World.
Religious freedom
Esp. Catholics
Economic opportunity
Political and Social Stability
"Fresh start"
What was the 1st permanent English settlement?
Jamestown
Explain the story of the 1st Thanksgiving and what it tells us about the success or lack of, in early colonial settlements.
First winter was very difficult; nearly half died, common English struggle. Samoset and Squanto helped the Pilgrims. Taught them farming techniques and helped them communicate with the Wampanoag. Only could succeed with their help.
Who founded Pennsylvania and what did he believe in?
William Penn, A Quaker who believed in:
Religious freedom
Equality
Nonviolence
Fair treatment of Native Americans
Mercantilism to strengthen the economy
Explain the story of Pocahontas and what it tells us about the success or lack of, in early colonial settlements
Pushed into a leading role due to her compassion, allied with the English bc they could not stand on their own. English had many struggles and could barely survive without help
Analyze how religious and social disagreements influenced the Salem Witch Trials. What can we learn from Salem?
Due to religious intolerance/strict beliefs plus these colonial struggles, people turned to hysteria and other reasons to explain the lack of success. Use logic, don't fall into hysteria, own up to your mistakes, etc..
What major economic city was called New Amsterdam in colonial times?
NYC
What movements began to challenge England to push back on the Navigation Acts and focus on colonial self-sufficiency (courts, trade, govt)?
Great Awakening and Enlightenment
Identify and Explain Bacons Rebellion and how it forewarned the American Revolution.
VA began to bring profit -> More taxes. Angered the colonists bc they were slow to help with anything else, but now wanted the profit. Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion against local Natives to protest England's policies. The cause still lingered of British rule with no other assistance
Assess the impact of the Mayflower Compact and how relevant it is today, too.
The Mayflower Compact shaped early American self‑government wit rules in place. Its relevance today lies in how its core principles continue to underpin democratic practice.
Why were the middle colonies referred to as the 3 bears story?
They had the advantages of both the NE and S.
Had good farmland and a moderate climate
Many colonies offered religious freedom
Attracted people from many different backgrounds
How did the Great Awakening and Enlightenment foreshadow the American Revolution?
Promoted ideas of spiritual equality and helped spread ideas about political equality + argued reason and logic to improve society, people have natural rights, including liberty and equality.
All things Britain was restricting within the colonies