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Created a Charter Guaranteed to colonists the same rights as Englishmen ?as if they had stayed in England. Late 1606 VA Co. sends out 3 ships Spring 1607 land at mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Attacked by Indians and move on. May 24, 1607 about 100 colonists [all men] land at Jamestown, along banks of James River
What is the Virginia Company
100
By the 1670s colonial governments began demanding that natives begin following English laws and customs _____________ (a Native leader), led an uprising against the colonists and was killed in 1676 and the war ended in 1678 ending any further Native resistance in New England
What is King Phillips War
100
A nation’s power was directly related to its wealth. Colonists smuggled goods because they felt England was taxing them unfairly. The English felt taxing was fair because profit was the major incentive for colonizing America. England prevented its colonies from trading with other nations to maintain balance of trade.
What is Mercantillisim
100
Natives in the Ohio Valley feared British takeover They attacked several forts in the area.British gave two smallpox-infected blankets to local chiefs, which quickly decimated the local natives.To avoid further conflicts with natives, Britain enacted the _________________ Banned all settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains But, the colonists continued to settle west anyways
What is Proclamation of 1763
100
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine Time had come for colonists to proclaim the colonies independent of Britain It was America’s destiny Sold nearly 500,000 copies Integral in getting the word out to the people
What is Coomon Sense
200
Vital role in putting VA on a firm economic footing. Ruinous to soil when continuously planted. Chained VA’s economy to a single crop. Promoted the use of the plantation system. Need for cheap, abundant labor.
What is the impotance of Tabacco
200
Roger Williams fled there. MA Bay Puritans had wanted to exile him to England to prevent him from founding a competing colony. Remarkable political freedom Universal manhood suffrage later restricted by a property qualification. Opposed to special privilege of any kind freedom of opportunity for all. becomes known as the “Sewer” because it is seen by the Puritans as a dumping ground for unbelievers and religious dissenters. More liberal than any other colony!
What is Rhode Island
200
refers to the forcible passage of African people from Africa to the New World, as part of the Atlantic slave trade. ...
What is Middle Passage
200
colonists had to purchase special stamped paper for every legal document, license, newspaper, pamphlet, etc. (also dice and playing cards!) This hurt the New England colonists the most Enacted because of the F and I War
What is Stamp Act
200
Congress urged each colony to form its own gov’t Thomas Jefferson became the author using John Locke’s natural rights (life, liberty, property).Gov’t derives their powers through the consent of the governed.Gave the right for the people to alter or abolish the gov’t. Declared their independence from Britain
What is Decleration of Independance
300
Established in 1619 & began to assume the role of the House of Commons in England Control over finances, militia, etc. By the end of the 17c, was able to initiate legislation. A Council appointed by royal governor Mainly leading planters.Functions like House of Lords. High death rates ensured rapid turnover of members.
What is House of Burgesses
300
Created in 1662, it provided a partial church membership for the children and grandchildren of Puritan church members as a means of keeping the church's influence in society.
What is Half-Way Covenant
300
Enlightenment ideas also led some people in the colonies to question long-accepted religious beliefs, looking for rational, scientific explanations for how the universe worked. a religious revival movement in the colonies.Jonathan Edwards, Puritan minister, was one of the movement leaders, preached about the agonies that sinners would suffer if they did not repent. He was influenced by John Locke and Sir Isaac Newton
What is Great Awakening
300
Beacuse of certain acts enacted on colonists they called these acts the ___________ acts. Aka..Tea Act, Townshed Act, Stamp Act.
What is Intolerable Acts
300
widely known as the Father of Liberalism, was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. Idea of Life, Liberty, and Property
Who is John Locke
400
Led 1,000 Virginians in a rebellion against Governor Berkeley. Rebels resented Berkeley’s close relations with Indians. Berkeley monopolized the fur trade with the Indians in the area. Berkley refused to retaliate for Indian attacks on frontier settlements.They burned the capital. Rebels went on a rampage of plundering.
What is Bacon Rebellion
400
20 residents of Salem executed for being witches Accused by a group of teenage girls The group admitted later that they had made up the accusations Reasons for the accusations may have been from cultural/economic differences
What is Salem Witch Trials
400
France vs. England Aka- The Seven Years War French colonized Ohio Valley Region, which stalled western expansion by the British Most colonists favored England because they still saw themselves as British
What is French and Indian War
400
One member, Samuel Adams, became extremely powerful in the political world They harassed and threatened stamp officials In Boston, they created a secret alliance known as the _______________ In Virginia, the congress stated that only the Virginian government could impose taxes on their residents Women boycotted British goods, gave up imported goods and clothing, some published pamphlets supporting the resistance.
What is Sons and Daughters of Liberty
400
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it
Who is Thomas Jefferson
500
Were a separatist group that broke away from the Church of England, established the Plymouth Colony in 1620 The Massachusetts Bay Colony was established by John Winthrop in 1630 as a refuge for _________ who were being persecuted in England
What is Pilgrams\Puritans
500
Company town run in interests of the stockholders. No interest in religious toleration, free speech, or democracy.Governors appointed by the Company were autocratic. Religious dissenters against Dutch Reformed Church [including Quakers] were persecuted. Local assembly with limited power to make laws established after repeated protests by colonists
What is New Amsterdam
500
England received all land east of the Mississippi River England received Florida from Spain (ally of the French) Spain took control of New Orleans (previously held by the French)
What is Treaty of Paris 1763
500
British Parliament looked for any colonists who resisted the Acts, and brought them back to England for trial Response- Colonists cried out for liberties Set up the __________________to keep all colonies updated on current events (communication network)
What is Committeess of Correspndence
500
French aristocrat that helped lobby the French government in aiding the colonists and trained soldiers
Who is Marquis De Lafayette