Middle Colonies
What was one major reason settlers came to the Middle Colonies?
To seek economic opportunities and religious freedom
What was a primary reason for the establishment of the New England Colonies?
To escape religious persecution.
What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?
Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cash crops like tobacco.
Which religious group sought to establish a "city upon a hill"?
The Puritans
Who founded the Pennsylvania Colony?
William Penn
Which crops were primarily grown in the Middle Colonies?
Wheat and barley.
What type of economy did the New England Colonies have?
A mixed economy based on trade, fishing, and agriculture.
What was the role of slavery in the Southern Colonies?
Slavery was integral to the labor force on plantations.
What was the Great Awakening?
A religious revival that emphasized personal faith and emotional engagement with religion.
What event marked the first successful English colony in America?
The founding of Jamestown in 1607.
How did the Middle Colonies approach relations with Indigenous peoples?
They often established trade relationships and treaties.
Name one social characteristic of New England Colonies.
A strong emphasis on community and family structures.
How was the government structured in the Southern Colonies?
It often included a governor and an elected assembly.
How did religion influence the development of the New England Colonies?
It shaped social norms and community governance.
Who was the leader of the Puritan settlement in Massachusetts?
John Winthrop.
What was the significance of Philadelphia in the Middle Colonies?
It was a major trade center and the capital of Pennsylvania.
Who were the Puritans?
A religious group that settled in New England seeking to purify the Church of England.
Name one key social characteristic of the Southern Colonies.
A hierarchical society based on land ownership.
Which colony was founded as a haven for Quakers?
Pennsylvania.
What was the significance of Bacon's Rebellion?
It highlighted tensions between settlers and Indigenous peoples and/or increased slavery in the south (lost trust in indentured servants).
What colony was founded by the Dutch but later taken over by the English and run by the Duke of York?
New Netherland
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement to form a government and follow its rules, signed by the Pilgrims in 1620.
What was the name given to the first representative government of Jamestown?
Virginia House of Burgesses
What was the significance of religious toleration in the Middle Colonies?
It allowed for a diverse population and various faiths to coexist peacefully.
What was the significance of the Salem Witch Trials?
They reflected the social tensions and religious fervor in New England.