Roanoke and Jamestown
Who was responsible for the Roanoke Colony attempts?
Sir Walter Raleigh
What made the Pilgrims leave England?
Religious persecution
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A system of government the Pilgrims established
Who founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
The Puritans
Who was Thomas Hooker?
Founder of Connecticut Colony
Who gave permission to start Jamestown?
King James I
Why are the Pilgrims known as Separatists?
They wanted separation from the Church of England
Why would Plymouth Colony be considered a success?
They could practice their beliefs and the colony grew.
Who was the first governor of the colony?
John Winthrop
Who started the colony of Rhode Island - Roger_____?
Roger Williams
What crop saved the Jamestown colony?
Tobacco
Why did the Pilgrims leave the Netherlands?
They were out of money
What did both Pilgrims and Puritans seek?
Religious freedom
What present-day state and major city did it start?
Boston, Massacusetts
How would you describe a typical Puritan?
Very religious, denied freedom of religion to others
Who became Jamestown’s greatest leader?
John Smith
What caused the Pilgrims to settle in Plymouth instead of New York?
A storm blew them off course
What Native American helped the Pilgrims survive?
Squanto
Who controlled the government of the colony?
Religious leaders and male church members
Why was Jamestown considered a success today?
It was the first permanent English settlement in North America
What hardships did the Jamestown colonists face?
Laziness and Native American attacks
What did Squanto do to help the Pilgrims?
interpreted for them and taught them to farm
What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock, 1660, 1820, or 1620?
1620
Why were some people kicked out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
They opposed the Puritan Church
What is an indentured servant?
A person who works for a set number of years to pay off a debt, then gets freedom