Early Government and Economy
The triangular trade.
What is the northern group of colonies called?
The New England Colonies.
What were the motivating factors for colonists?
Gold (Money), God (spread religion), Glory (Conquer lands)
What was the main reason the pilgrims wanted to leave England?
To escape bad treatment because of their religion.
What was William Bradford known for?
Leader of Plymouth colony and helped make the Mayflower Compact
What was a major economic advantage the new England colonies had?
Harbors for shipping
What is the name of one of the middle colonies?
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware.
What is a negative consequence of how the colonists changed the land?
Overhunting furs led to disrupted habitats.
Why was the first winter for the colonists difficult?
Diseases, harsh weather, little food
What is Anne Hutchinson known for?
religious freedom and tolerance, arrested for expressing religious beliefs
What is one example of a cash crop?
Tabacco, Rice, Cotton, Corn
What are the names of ALL of the southern colonies?
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What year did the Mayflower land in Cape Cod?
1620
What is something the colonists learned from the native americans?
How to hunt, live off the land, how to make tools
What is William Penn known for?
settled the colony of Pennsylvania and allowed for freedom of worship
What was the Jamestown government like?
Self governed and representatives.
Which colony was known for providing refuge against religious persecution?
Maryland/Rhode Island
In the triangular trade between the colonies and England, the colonies exported raw materials and imported —
tea, tools, manufactured goods.
Where did the colonists discuss business, government, and town issues?
What is John Smith known for?
ensured survival of Jamestown with his leadership qualities
What is the House of Burgesses?
Gave people in Virginia a representative in the colonies (THE FIRST)
Which colony is the northernmost? (most north)
Massachusetts
What is a monarchy? (The government England has)
Where a king or queen rules the country, without being voted on my the people.
What TWO reasons were the colonists near the Atlantic Ocean?
Close to water for survival, trade routes.
What is Roger Williams known for?
founded the colony of Rhode Island and secured religious freedom for members of his community