Columbus
The economic theory that a country should export more than they import
Mercantilism
The lost colony was an attempted settlement at this location.
Roanoke
This man was the leader of the original Jamestown attempt at creating a settlement. No, he did not marry Pocahontas although he claims that she saved his life
John Smith
These people were given charters and land to control parts of the Carolina's. They acted like Kings but did not always treat the colonists with fairness or respect.
Lord Proprietors
Of the 3 sections of the colonies, this is the northern most part which has a large shipping, whaling, and textile industries.
The New England Colonies
Columbian Exchange
The first English child born in the New World was named _________
Virginia Dare
This man did marry Pocahontas and also discovered a new strain of tobacco which was extremely popular back in England
John Rolfe
This group exiled, tortured, and killed Jews and Muslims living in Spain forcing them to relocate or stop practicing their religion.
Spanish Inquisition
This law was passed and forced colonists to only trade with Britain/British ships. Smugglers would still mostly ignore these laws
Navigation Acts
Columbus was hired by _________ & ___________ to explore the New World
King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella of Spain
What word was carved into a nearby tree that was found when John White finally returned to the Lost Colony site?
Croatoan
The period of time where the Powhatan tribe killed the Jamestown crops and livestock resulting in famine.
The Starving Time
The lawmaking assembly in England. This same system still exists today
Parliament
Of the 3 sections of the colonies, this section was known for the large plantations, agriculture, and fertile land which made it ripe with cash crops and raw materials
Southern Colonies
Raw materials that could be mass produced and sold are known as...
Cash Crops
Which 2 countries were in the midst of Naval warfare which resulted in John White being delayed in his return voyage to the Lost Colony site?
England and Spain (The Spanish Armada was defeated)
This is a group of investors that come together to fund voyages and settlements to America,
Joint-Stock Company
A group of colonists in North Carolina were angry at the excessive taxes and lack of representation so they threw the corrupt governor in prison. This event became known as __________________
Culpeppers Rebellion
Of the 3 sections of colonies, this section was a combination of the northern and southern most colonies and had strong businesses form while also having suitable farmland to grow crops.
Middle Colonies
How did Columbus describe the Natives that he met in his letter he wrote back to Spain?
Timid, Weak, but Generous
What is the name of the primary investor that funded the voyages to the Lost Colony site? He eventually withdrew support which is another reason John White was delayed in his return.
Sir Walter Raleigh
Eventually after more people are sent to Jamestown the settlement begins to prosper. During this time the settlers create the first governing legislative body called the ___________
House of Burgesses
Salutary Neglect