New Spain
What was the capital city if New Spain?
Mexico City
What was a raw material that was available to the colonists?
lumber
What was the problem with the land for Jamestown Colony?
swampy and not very good for farming
What is the definition of a pilgrim?
person who makes a journey for religious reasons.
What is a legislature?
the law making branch of the government
Why did the Spanish colonize North and South America?
to find gold and riches
Where did the Virginia Colony first try to make their settlement?
Roanoke Island
Who was the leader of this group of colonists?
John Smith
What was the Mayflower Compact?
It was a document that all the men agreed and signed to form a self-government for the new colony.
Why was the House of Burgesses created?
to help keep order
What name was given to large farms?
plantations
Why did England's ruler want to start colonies in North America?
They could benefit from lumber and other raw materials.
Which Powhatan Indian help create peace between the Name Americans and the colonists?
Pocahontas
What does majority rule mean?
It means when a vote is taken and group that had the most wins and everyone has to follow
Why did King James I make Jamestown a rolyal colony?
it changed to a rolyal colony so King James I could help the colonists fight the Powhatans.
How were the Native Americans treated by the Spanish?
not nice; forced into slavery
What was the name of the company the English merchants started?
The Virginia Company
What was Jamestown's cash crop?
Tobacco
What is Squanto do for the colonist?
He showed the colonist how to plant crops and where to find fish.
What was the reason the French and the Dutch settled in North America?
The French and the Dutch were interested in the fur trade.
What were religious settlements called?
missions
Who was the leader of the very first attempt at a colony?
John White
Most newcomers to the colony were indentured servants. What is an indentured servant?
Someone whose passage was paid for in return for free work, up to 4-7 years.
As new colonist started to arrive, they didn't feel they needed to be nice with the Native Americans. How did this affect their relationship with them?
It caused problems and brought an end to trading with the Native Americans.
What river did the French settle their new colony along?
St. Lawrence River