Climate/Economics
This region of colonies has harsh winters and rocky soil
New England
Agricultural product intended to be sold for profit
Cash Crop
What colony AND river was Jamestown located?
Virginia and "The James"
This person was the chief of the Powhatan's daughter, when she married John Rolfe, tensions between the immigrants and the Native Americans lessened and the Native Americans supported the immigrants
Pochahontas
The Southern colonies used slaves mainly for ______ fields
Tobacco
This region of colonies relied on farming, as the summers were hot and the winters were mild. The major crops grown were rice, indigo and tobacco
Southern
A document granting the right to settle in a colony
Charter
Name all the middle region colonies (there are 4)
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
This settlement was founded in 1607 in Virginia, it was the first successful English settlement in America. This marked the beginning of a lasting English presence in the New World.
Jamestown
A joint stock company that gave headrights (land grants) to people who moved there
Virginia Company
This region of colonies had a more moderate climate; this allowed for more crops to be grown. Warm summers, but colder winters and lots of rainfall allowed for the crops to grow.
Middle Colonies
A Native American confederacy that helped Jamestown survive. They stopped providing food in 1609-1610 until John Rolfe married Pocahontas.
Powhatan
Name all the New England region colonies (there are 4)
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island
This man helped formulate the first constitution in Connecticut
Thomas Hooker
What was the first colony that could worship freely
Rhode Island
This region of colonies economy was based on fishing, shipbuilding and trade
New England
A person who goes on a religious journey; these people were on the Mayflower
Pilgrims
Name all the "Southern region" colonies (there are 5)
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland
This man led rebellions in Virginia to drive out William Berkley, after Berkley pledged to not settle in forbidden areas
Nathaniel Bacon
This man forced the settlers at Jamestown to work. When he got injured in 1609, Jamestown struggled to survive. he implemented a "no work, no food policy"
John Smith
This region of colonies had a more diverse economy that included farming, trade, and crafts. They produced grains and raised livestock, which supported both local and export markets.
Middle Colonies
to harrass; to punish; to bully
The Puritans and Separists were ________ because of their religious beliefs
Persecuted
Who is the best NASCAR driver right now
Kyle Larson
This is the place where the Mayflower drifted off and ended up landing
Cape Cod
These rules made it a crime to teach enslaved peoples how to read and write
Slave Codes