Colonial America 1
This was the first permanent English settlement in North America
Jamestown (1607)
John Smith
The Pilgrims signed this, which was the first document to establish self-rule and rule of law in North America
What were the 3 major countries that explored North America
France, Spain and England
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed the North America on
Mayflower
The Pilgrims landed in this modern-day state
Massachusetts
Who married Pocahontas and brought tobacco to the Virginia colony
John Rolfe
What was the soil like in New England
Hard and rocky
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was written by who
Thomas Hooker
Were the Pilgrims originally trying to sail to Massachusetts
No, they were originally going to Virginia
This colony was the first that allowed people to worship freely
Rhode Island
Maryland was founded as a safe-haven for this religious group
Catholics
What were the major industries in New England
Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber, trade
Why were the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important
First written constitution in North America
Which region could women own their own businesses in
Middle Colonies
This colony was founded as a safe-haven for Quakers
Pennsylvania
Why was Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts
Because she taught men religion, which went against the beliefs of the Puritans.
Which region was known as the Breadbasket Colonies
Middle Colonies
What did the colonists in Jamestown do to nearby native villages when they ran out of their own food
They stole everything they could carry, attacked people and burned everything else.
What are the 3 G's
God, Gold, Glory
This colony was founded as a safe-haven for people who couldn't pay their debts (money they owed)
Georgia
This first example of representative government North America was called this.
Virginia House of Burgesses
Which region had the best climate for growing crops
Southern Colonies
Name of the native tribe that lived near the colonists in Jamestown
Name of the native tribe that helped the Pilgrims
Wampanoag