The two largest groups of non-English settlers to settle in the English Colonies in this period
What are German and Scots-Irish?
The established Church of New England in the early colonial days.
What was the Congregationalist Church
The 17th and 18th century European movement that believed the light of reason could solve most of humanity's problems
What is the Enlightenment?
Colonial region dominated by the Puritans
What was New England Colonies
Region in which Freedom of Religion was one of the main reasons for settlement, leading to it being the most tolerant region, allowing for a variety of religious denominations.
What is Middle Colonies
The rough estimate percentage of people who died along the Middle Passage
What is roughly 15%
The English slave trade company that monopolized the transport of slaves across the Atlantic until the late 17th century
What was the RAC: Royal African Company?
This law is a concrete example of Mercantilism
What is Navigation Act (of 1651)
If a person was able to get immigrants to come with them they would receive land in a system called
What is Headright