Early Settlements
Who had a right by charter to claim land for England?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Many colonists were looking for the freedom to practice their own _______________.
religion
New Netherland became the English colony of _______________.
New York
A _______________ is an official document that gives special rights to its holder.
Charter
Virginia's climate was perfect for growing _________.
tobacco
Who were the Virginia Company?
a group of English business owners
Who were the Puritans?
persecuted religious group from England
William Penn was a member of the _________.
Quakers
______ are people who journey for religious reasons.
Pilgrims
What was the Toleration Act?
a law that allowed religious freedom in Maryland
Why was Jamestown founded?
for religious freedom
What was the name of the first Puritan settlement?
Plymouth
What does Pennsylvania mean?
"Penn's woods"
What is another word for "business owners?
proprietors
In __________, people decide what goods to make and sell.
a free enterprise system
Why was the Pawtuxet village in Plymouth abandoned?
The Pawtuxet died from disease.
As the settlement of Massachusetts grew, only men who owned _______________ would be allowed to vote.
property
Who paid the Lenni Lenape people for their land?
William Penn
____________ means having people who are different in some way living or working together.
Diversity
What is a plantation?
large farm that grows one major cash crop
What was the name of the Pilgrim's settlement?
Plymouth
Why did the Pequot War begin?
Puritan settlers needed more land and resources.
How was Pennsylvania different from other settled colonies?
Penn welcomed people from different cultures and religions.
What is a profit?
money made after all bills are paid
The British government is called _______________.
Parliament