Who?
Or is it..whom...?
Umad? (Conflict)
Documents (Books and Legislation)
Systematic/ Philosophy
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100
Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (a Puritan minister) who claimed that Boston would be a "City Upon a Hill".
Who is John Winthrop?
100
Also called the Seven Years' War, this conflict started when the French began fortifying the Ohio Valley region to deter the British from settling further west. As Washington was defeated, the British turned their conquest to Canada. The British took control of Canada and Florida, removing the French presence in North America.
What is the French and Indian War?
100
A peace settlement that ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
100
The first major religious revival that created new sects in the Protestant faith, many universities being created to educate "New Light" ministers, and the basis of the "democraticization of colonial society" that occurred after the 1740s.
What is the Great Awakening?
100
A network. New England colonies provided timber, fish, and manufactured goods to Caribbean islands in exchange for molasses that would be used to make rum in New England. The rum would make its way to Africa in exchange for African slaves. Slaves would make their way to the colonies, etc.
What is the Triangular Trade?
200
A group in England that protested against the similarities between the Anglican Church and the Catholic Church. Inspired by John Calvin, the group wanted to "purify" the Anglican Church by getting rid of the ceremony and such of the Catholic Church. King James 1 perceived this group as a threat to his power and attempted to remove them from England.
Who are the Puritans?
200
This conflict is when a citizen militia engaged in a series of raids against local native villages, massacring inhabitants. They were eventually successful in defeating Sir William Berkeley's forces, and set fire to Jamestown. This conflict signaled the problems of social division, resistance on the part of colonists against royal governance, and the difficulty of controlling former indentured servants, which led to an increase in the demand for black slaves.
What is Bacon's Rebellion?
200
A document that restated the resolution of June 7, 1776, to declare the colonies independent. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Marked the official break from England.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
200
A system that was established to deal with labor shortages due to disease and low birth rates. A landowner would pay the passage from England for a white "indentured servant" and receive 50 acres of land in return. These servants were "bound by the indenture" until their passage was paid back in the form of labor, which was usually a term of seven years.
What is the headright system?
200
City in Massachusetts that was the site of mass hysteria about witchcraft. And Black Voodoo Magick. Or something.
What is Salem?
300
A non-Puritan minister from Salem that thought, 1) colonists didn't have the right to live on land that had been unlawfully taken from the Native Americans. 2) an individual's conscience made the rule of civil government or church leadership "irrelevant". He also advocated a complete separation of church and state. He was eventually thrown out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636. He established the settlement of "Providence", which became the colony of Rhode Island later.
Who is Roger Williams?
300
Residents of Boston, angered about the enforcement of the Quartering Act, protested and harassed troops guarding the customs house by throwing rocks and frozen oysters. The guards fired upon the crowd, killing 5 and wounding 6.
What is the Boston Massacre?
300
The treaty that ended the French and Indian War.
What is the Peace of Paris?
300
The system where the British would protect the colonies and provide trade opportunities, but other than that, the colonists were left to their own "Devices". This encouraged the colonies to develop their own systems of governance, economic networks, and ideologies.
What is salutary neglect?
300
A company established by John Smith. It was to create a colony in Jamestown in order to find gold, Christianize the natives, and secure a passage to India. The company also gave settlers a charter that guaranteed them the same rights as their fellow citizens in the Old World.
What is the Virginia Company?
400
Dissenters who believed in "the power of one's 'inner light' (Basically: that the power of God resided in the soul of the individual)." Expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, but some were executed. Others joined William Penn in finding Pennsylvania.
Who are the Quakers?
400
The conflict that occurred when Parliament overthrew King James II and replaced him with his daughter Mary and her Dutch husband of Oragen, William III.
What is the Glorious Revolution?
400
This document was created by the Second Continental Congress and was a slightly altered version of John Dickinson's national constitution draft. Provided a template for government. Provided a central government with a unicameral legislative branch which could wage war, make treaties, and borrow money to pay debts. It also established policies regarding the settlement and statehood of newly acquired westward lands.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
400
This event occurred when large numbers of Puritan families ventured across the Atlantic, seeking the religious freedom and a fresh start.
What is the Great Migration?
400
British Philosopher related to the Enlightenment that created the theory of natural rights and challenged Monarchies. Also asserted that citizens have a responsibility to rebel against a government that fails to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
500
Influential leader in Jamestown colony that introduced tobacco.
Who is John Rolfe?
500
The most successful uprising against Spanish authority in the New World. The Native Americans took over the governor's residence as their own and remained there to protect their land. Spain was unable to reclaim its New Mexico colony for nearly 50 years.
What is the Pueblo Revolt?
500
A parliament legislation that replaced the Stamp Act, which maintained the right of the Crown to tax the colonies in the future.
What is the Declaratory Act?
500
The project that was started by William Penn that sought to explore the establishment of a liberal state while advertising to attract a wide array of potential settles to the colony. All settlers were lured to Pennsylvania by the promise of land, religious freedom (a haven for Quakers), and democracy.
What is the Holy Experiment?
500
The method of control that was established by King James II in 1686. It was meant to bring the New England colonies under stricter royal colonies. According to the King, the colonies existed purely for the economic benefit of the Mother country. Thus, Navigation Laws were enacted to restrict colonial trade with other countries.
What is the Dominion of New England?
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