Days 1-3
Name the first attempted colony in the New World that failed.
Roanoke
Give 1 reason why the English chose to cross the ocean and settle the New England colonies.
*Religious Freedom
*To possibly have a better life with greater opportunities
The ability to put up with different views or behaviors is known as ________.
tolerance
What was the main settlement of New Netherlands called, and where was it located?
New Amsterdam, on Manhattan Island
To disagree or oppose an opinion
dissent
Who renewed the need to colonize in North America after Roanoke’s failure?
King James I
Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England were called _______.
Puritans
What was the first written constitution in America called?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Why was New Amsterdam a center for shipping?
It had a good seaport with access to the Hudson River.
To mistreat a person or group based on their beliefs
persecuted
A document that granted the right to form a colony is called a ______.
Charter
What is a Pilgrim, and where were they given land grants to settle?
*Pilgrims- someone who undertakes a religious journey
*Virginia by the Virginia Company
Why did Roger Williams found the colony of Rhode Island?
He felt the government should not force people to worship a certain way.
Why did the English send a fleet to attack the Dutch?
They wanted to take control of New Amsterdam.
Landowners in the Dutch colony who ruled over the land.
Patroon
Name 1 way the early colonists find a way to make money.
Planting tobacco
What tribe helped the Pilgrims to survive the first winter, and what did Squanto teach the Pilgrims to do?
*Wampanoag Tribe
*Squanto taught them to grow beans, corn, pumpkins; how to hunt and fish
Why did conflict between the colonists and Natives arise?
Settlers moved onto their lands without permission or payment.
Where did the colony of New York get its name?
King Charles brother, the Duke of York
A colony where the owner owns the land/government
Proprietor Colony
The very first legislature in North America elected by the people was called _______.
The House of Burgesses
In 1629, Puritans formed another colony known as the _________.
Massachusetts Bay Colony
In 1675 the Wampanoag leader Metacomet waged war against the settlers of the New England colonies, which became known as the ________ War.
King Phillip’s War
Name at least 2 of the groups of the people that made up the diverse population of New York.
Dutch, German, Swedish, Native American
The first place in America where people of all faiths could worship freely.
Providence, Rhode Island