The Colonies
People who agreed to work under contract for 4 to 7 years in return for trip payment to the New World. When contract ended, workers gained freedom to move.
Who are Indentured Servants?
Many Indians were killed by early settlers in battles, but many other Indians died for this reason.
New diseases that they were not immune to.
The crop with which Jamestown flourished
What is tobacco?
Give two reasons why Europeans would want to have colonies in the New World.
What are power (GLORY) and money (GOLD)?
These were large production Cash Crop farms that resembled European Feudalism. Instead of landlocked serfs, these farms had African slaves.
What are Plantations?
Farming goods are produced for their commercial value (money) rather than for personal use
What is a cash crop
Which country ruled the 13 colonies?
What is England?
The first successful English settlement. John Smith is credited with saving the colony through harsh methods of discipline and punishment.
What is Jamestown?
Name one of the southern colonies' major crops.
What is tobacco or indigo?
The trade route between American colonies, Africa, and Europe that included crops, manufactured goods, and slaves; all for massive profits.
What is Triangular Trade?
The first English settlers in the " New World " were hoping for this.
What is Religious freedom?
This group of religious settlers wanted to “separate” from the Church of England. They landed in Plymouth and are credited with celebrating the first American Thanksgiving.
Who are the Pilgrims?
The exchange of plants, animals, disease, and knowledge
What is the Columbian Exchange?
What kind of trade were the French interested in?
What is fur trading?