The English
Colonies
Colonies
This group wanted to separate from the church and were kicked out of England for their different religious views? We have them to 'thank' for settling in Massachusetts and becoming friendly with some Indian tribes.
Who were the
Pilgrims?
This was the name of the colony the Dutch settled
What was
New Netherland?
(Or New Amsterdam)
What was the name of the British colony that first failed on a small island in the Outter Banks, NC? *everyone disappeared!
Roanoke, Virginia
This group of Europeans first settled on the island of Manhattan in the early 1600's.
Who are the Dutch (or Netherlands)
This group of religious people were responsible for holding the Salem Witch Trials in 1692.
Who are the Puritans?
Democracy began to form early in the American colonies. An assembly was made up of elected representatives to help give advice to the appointed governor. This is the name of the assembly.
What was the
House of Burgesses?
The Duke of York was given New Amsterdam by his brother, King Charles. The Duke gave this land a new name.
What was New York?
I organized a fight against the Virgina government over Native American lands and I also burned down Jamestown
Who was Nathaniel Bacon?
Name some of the traditions that the Dutch brought with them to our colony?
Bowling
Santa Claus
Ice Skating
Cookies, Pretzels, Pancakes and Waffles
What was the most valuable cash crop sold in Virginia in the early 1600's?
This religious group believed that women should not be allowed to speak in church services and that men should make the rules for their society.
Who were the Puritans?
I founded the colony called Pennsylvania
Who was William Penn?
What was the name of the first successful English colony in the Americas?
Jamestown, Virginia.
What city in New York was originally named, Beverwijck ("The Beaver District") because it was a central location for hunters and trappers to sell their animal furs?
Albany, New York
These were large farms (in the South) that grew one or two crops, but on a LARGE scale... usually home to slaves, too.
What are plantations?
Roger Williams was kicked out of Puritan society because he accepted other people’s religions and felt that they should practice freely. This term was used to describe this practice.
What was toleration?
Which colony was founded by the Quakers and believed in religious equality?
Pennsylvania
Name 2 of the 4 main cash crops of the Southern Colonies.
What was tobacco, rice, indigo, and cotton.
How much did the first settlement cost the Dutch settlers to convince the Native Americans to move off of their land?
Between $24 and $68!
Maryland was set up as a _______________ or safe place for Catholics from Europe to settle and build their churches.
What is 'haven'?
She had bible readings in her own home in Rhode Island.
In her readings she criticized the religious beliefs of the Puritans.
Who was Anne Hutchinson?
They were brought from Africa to do all the work for free
Who were the slaves?
Who was able to sneak tobacco seeds onto a ship to bring to Jamestown, thus saving the colony and setting it up for economic success? (🤑 💰)
John Rolfe
The Dutch practiced _________ which meant they allowed other religions to settle and build places of worship in New Netherlands.
These people were poor farmers who could not afford boat passage to America. They agreed to work for 5-7 years without pay in exchange for passage to the colonies. After that, they were free to settle where they could.
What were indentured servants?