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What did Nathaniel Bacon do?
Nathaniel Bacon led the Bacon Rebellion
What was Bacon's Rebellion?
Bacon's Rebellion was a dispute over land between the colonists of Maryland and the Native Americans
Why was Maryland Founded?
Maryland was founded as a safe haven for English Catholics fleeing anti-Catholics in Europe.
Why was Virginia Founded?
Virginia was founded mainly for profit by the Virginia Company of London
What natural resources were found in Virginia?
Good soil for farming, and lots of iron ore
What did lord baltimore do?
He was the son of Sir Calvert, who took over Maryland and became the governor
What was the Act Of Toleration?
The Act of Toleration was the act that provided religious freedom for all Christians. This freedom did not include jews.
When was Maryland established?
1634
When was Virginia Established?
1607
What natural resources were found in Maryland?
There were many rivers, bays, and trees
What did Sir Calvert do?
He was the founder of Maryland
What was the House Of Burgesses?
The House of Burgesses was the elected representative element of the Virginia General Assembly, the legislative body of the Colony of Virginia.
When was the bacon's rebellion?
1676 to 1677
When was the first meeting of the House of Burgesses?
1619
What happened at the colony of Roanoke?
All 116 colonists vanished after John White’s return to England for supplies
What did John Smith do?
John Smith introduced tobacco farming
How did the Act the Toleration influence the constitution and Bill Of Rights?
The Act Of Toleration was the act that provided religious freedom for all Christians. In many colonies, this freedom did not include jews. It Influenced the first amendment; freedom of religion.
What impact did Bacon's rebellion have on the citizens of the Maryland colony?
The Bacon's rebellion showed them that they needed the government to protect them.
How did the House of Burgesses later influence the Constitution?
The House of Burgesses was one of the first types of representative government in the English colonies, so it influenced the decision to make America one too.
Why was the colony of Roanoke unsuccessful?
The colony wasn't successful because there were severe food shortages and poor relationships with the local tribes