Early Colonies
The first permanent colony
What is Jamestown
A Document made by the Pilgrims in 1620 on the Mayflower
What is the Mayflower Compact
A outbreak on King St. where colonists threw snowballs at British soldiers
What is the Boston Massacre
Centered around shipbuilding, fishing and trade
What are the New England colonies.
Was founded because Roger Williams wanted separation from church and state.
What is Rhode Island
Where the Pilgrims searched for religious freedom
What is Plymouth
Restricted expansion past the Appalachian Mountains
What is the Proclamation of 1763
A war that ended Native American resistance in New England
What is King Phillips War
Tabaco was the primary crop in this colony
What is Virginia
The first ever colony
What is Roanoke
Made to raise money after French and Indian War. Put a tax on malaises
What is the Sugar Act
A war due to the dispute over the Ohio River Valley
What is The French and Indian War
Known as the breadbasket colonies. Made large amounts of wheat and grain
What are the Middle Colonies
Heaven for the Quakers. Founded by William Penn
What is Pennsylvania
Imposed taxes on most paper goods
What is the Stamp Act
An outbreak by a local farmer because of tax’s and debt.
What is Bacon’s Rebellion
The firs representatives in Virginia.
What is the House of Burgesses
The word carved on a tree after John White came to look for the colonists
What is Croatoan
Made colonists house British soldiers
What is the Quartering Act
A colony that was created as a safe haven for debaters. Founded by James Oglethorpe.
What is Georgia.