This conflict was actually a world war, and was technically started by George Washington.
What is the French and Indian War
100
In 1607, English settlers arrived here, creating the first permanent English settlement in America.
What is Jamestown
100
This group of Native American tribes fought for the English in the French and Indian War
What is the Iroquois Confederacy
200
This man led a rebellion in Virginia in 1676, which led directly to an increase in demand for African slaves
Who is Nathaniel Bacon
200
This was the first colonial self-governing institution, founded in Virginia in 1619
What is the House of Burgesses
200
This battle, which saw the death of General Braddock, shattered the myth of British invincibility on the continent.
What is Fort Duquesne
200
This man was thrown out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and went on to found Rhode Island in 1636
Who is Roger Williams
200
This policy provided 50 acres of land for each indentured servant that was brought over by landowners.
What is the "headright" system
300
This explorer was known as the "Father of New France"
Who is Samuel de Champlain
300
This colony was started by Quakers as a religious refuge for them and all other denominations and named for its founder.
What is Pennsylvania
300
This battle was George Washington's first military command, and ended with a spectacular defeat.
What is Fort Necessity
300
The revolt by Native Americans in the southwest against the Spanish caused every Catholic church in New Mexico to be destroyed
What is Pope's Rebellion
300
This was a staple crop in the Southern colonies, and was first successfully cultivated by John Rolfe
What is tobacco
400
This man founded Maryland as a haven for Catholic refugees
Who is Lord Baltimore
400
This island chain was famous for its sugar production.
What are the West Indes
400
This colonial conflict was the first true test of the New England Confederation
What is King Philip's War
400
This mandate from the English government was designed to smooth over relations with the Indian tribes after the French and Indian War by preventing westward settlement.
What is the Proclamation Line of 1763
400
This theological declaration from 1662 forever altered Puritanism, by declaring that converts were "half-way" to being members of "the elect"
What is The Half-Way Covenant
500
He was the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and penned the famous "City Upon a Hill" sermon
Who is John Winthrop
500
This colony was founded to provide foodstuffs for sugar plantations in Barbados
What is (South) Carolina
500
This conflict over smuggling in the Caribbean would later merge with King George's War from 1744-1748.
The War of Jenkins' ear
500
The slave revolt was the last major uprising by slaves in the colonies
What is the Stono Rebellion
500
This document split the New World between Spain and Portugal