Colonial Settlements
This was the first successful British colony in the New World, established in 1607.
Jamestown
This Native American served as interpreter and guide for the Pilgrims during their first winter.
Tisquantum
This group believed in spiritual equality for men and women while practicing pacifism
Quakers
This cash crop made Jamestown and Virginia a successful venture.
Tobacco
This 1649 law was the first to support religious tolerance in English colonies.
Toleration Act of 1649
This colony would have been the first permanent English settlement in 1587 if the settlers hadn't disappeared.
Roanoke
This early leader of Jamestown was known for his mapmaking skills and military experience.
John Smith
This 1500s event was led by Martin Luther to reform the Catholic Church.
Protestant Reformation
These three industries were important parts of the New England economy.
Trade, Shipbuilding, Fishing
This document was the first example of self-government in the New World
Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims founded this colony after arriving on the Mayflower in 1620.
Plymouth (Rock)
This Puritan leader led his group to the New World.
John Winthrop
This 1700s movement spread ideas that reason and logic could improve society.
Enlightenment
These crops that are always needed included wheat, barley, and oats grown in the middle colonies
Staple Crops
This document gave permission from an empire's leader to start a colony.
Charter
These crops were grown in the Southern colonies
Cash crops
This person strived to create a peaceful refuge colony for members of all religious beliefs
William Penn
This mid-1700s movement led to renewed dedication toward religion in the colonies.
Great Awakening
According to triangular trade, manufactured goods came from this location and traveled to the colonies
England/Europe
These laws were passed by southern colonies in the 1600s to control slaves.
Slave Codes
These were three major problems faced by Jamestown colonists.
famine and disease, lack of preparation and proper farming techniques, and threats of attack from Natives
This philosopher and Enlightenment thinker influenced colonial politics by spreading the idea that reason could improve society.
John Locke
This religious journey undertaken for spiritual reasons describes why some groups came to America.
Pilgrimage
The middle colonies' economy was similar to New England's economy in this important way.
Trade
This 1676 armed rebellion was led by Virginia settlers against the Colonial Governor.
Bacon's Rebellion