The British needed to keep a permanent standing army after the French and Indian War
What is why Great Britain raised taxes in its American colonies
200
He took control of the Jamestown colony and built a fort in 1608
Who is John Smith
200
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware
What are the Middle colonies
200
He taught the Pilgrims to fertilize the soil. He also helped them establish relations with the local Wampanoag Indians.
Who is Squanto
200
A system in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain, and Africa
What is the triangular trade
200
He and Otis created a slogan " No Taxation without Representation"
Who is Samuel Adams
300
They signed a contract to work for 4-7 years for those who paid for their journey to America
What is an indentured servant
300
The society of friends
Who are the Quakers
300
This document was signed on November 21, 1620. The male passengers signed the contract in which they agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good.
What is the Mayflower compact
300
a religious movement thet swept through the colonies in the 1730's and 1740's
What is the Great Awakening
300
Crispus Attucks died during the event. This event took place on March 5, 1770. It was caused by the
What is the Boston Massacre
400
The first colony that promoted religious tolerance.
What is Maryland
400
He attempted to create a colonial government that would be fair to all. He limited his own power and established an elected assembly. He promised religious freedom to all who believed in God.
Who is William Penn
400
This was vital to New England's economy
What is trade
400
This movement took place during the 1700's , spread the idea that reason and logic could improve society
What is the Enlightenment
400
in 1773 this was created to allow the British East India Company to sell directly to the colonist.
What is the tea act
500
This colony was established in 1732 for debtors
What is Maryland
500
The filled the middle colonies growing labor needs
Who are indenture servants
500
This colony promoted education by ordering that a school be founded in every township of fifty families
What is Massachusetts
500
British colonist wanted to settle in the Ohio river valley causing conflict
What is the French and Indian War
500
this law closed the Boston harbor, canceled the Massachusetts charter, and created a new Quartering Act