Converging Cultures & Society
The main three Colonies of the beginning of America
New England, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies
Known as the first permanent English Colony funded by the Joint-Stock Company
Jamestown
a colony owned by an individual who could govern it any way he wanted
Proprietary Colony
These people lived in North America before Europeans Arrived
Native Americans
Jamestown was established and financed by this company
Joint-Stock Company
People who continually move from place to place
Nomads
The founder of Pennsylvania
William Penn
A group of private investors who polled their money to support big projects
Joint-Stock Company
Farming that produces just enough food to support a family
Subsistence Farming
Persons who traveled here for religious freedom/ Small Band of Separatists headed to Virginia on the Mayflower
Pilgrims
Immigrants were attracted to middle colonies for this reason
Fertile land, Jobs/Financial gain, & religious freedom
The worker who paid passage with labor
Indentured Servant