Impact of Disease
What was a significant impact of European diseases on Native American populations?
Native American populations experienced a drastic decline.
What crop was primarily cultivated in the Southern colonies?
Rice, Indigo, Cotton
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in colonial governance?
The Magna Carta laid the groundwork for representative governance.
What was the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649?
The Maryland Toleration Act of 1649 granted religious freedom to Christians.
How did diseases like smallpox affect Native societies?
Diseases like smallpox decimated populations, leading to weakened societies.
What role did missionaries play in Native American relations?
Missionaries aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity
How did geography influence colonial economies?
Geography determined the types of crops that could be grown and the economies that developed.
How did colonial assemblies differ from British governance?
Colonial assemblies had more power and representation than British Parliament.
How did English settlers initially interact with Native Americans?
English settlers often viewed Native Americans with suspicion and conflict.
What were the main exports of the Northern colonies?
Main exports included wheat, livestock, and flour.
Describe the role of slave labor in the Southern economy.
Slave labor was crucial for the cultivation of cash crops like tobacco and rice.
Describe the concept of the social contract as understood by colonists.
The social contract emphasized government by the consent of the governed
How did disease change the dynamics between colonists and Native Americans?
Disease led to increased conflict and changed relationships, often resulting in colonization.
What was the main cash crop that saved Jamestown?
Tobacco
In what ways did the Maryland Toleration Act influence future American values on religious freedom?
The act set a precedent for future American values regarding religious freedom and tolerance.