Things to know A
What did the Magna Carta do?
Limited power of monarch and gave some rights to nobles (but most people were still unprotected from government abuse)
What was the middle passage?
It was the middle part of the journey in the slave trade (when enslaved people would cross the Atlantic)
What is a royal colony?
a colony over which the king had direct control
What happened between the colonists and the Pequot Indians (what was the first action and what was the response)?
The Pequot attacked the English killing some and the English responded by massacring the Pequot Indians
Is it Biblically wrong to pursue wealth?
It depends on heart motivation matters. It can be a temptation but if you work hard for the glory of God your work may be recognized.
Did Pocahontas save John Smith’s life? Explain your answer.
Unsure—because there are different accounts.
What was different between Separatist and Puritan views on the Anglican church?
Separatists wanted to separate from the church and Puritans wanted to purify the church
What is a charter colony?
a colony that was governed by a charter granted to a trade company by the king
Who was William Bradford?
Governor of Plymouth
Is it Biblically wrong to seek after adventure?
It depends on heart motivation—is it for selfish motives or for God glorifying motives, such as practicing the Creation Mandate
What is significant about Jamestown?
It’s the first permanent English settlement in the New World
Who was John Newton (what did he do both good and bad)?
Bad: John Newton was a slave trader
Good: He became a Christian, repented of his actions, worked to abolish slavery in England, and wrote the hymn Amazing Grace
What are joint-stock companies?
companies whose investors shared profits; provided a means whereby enterprises could obtain large monetary resources and remain free from government control
What is significant about Massachusetts?
Where the pilgrims landed
Why did some Protestants in England dislike the Church of England?
Because it was only partly reformed, and still had some Catholic practices; English rulers not fully implement Reformation
What is significant about the House of Burgesses?
It’s the first self-governing assembly in the New World
Did the English have a good relationship with the Native Americans?
Depends; Pocahontas seemed to be on good terms for at least some of the time but there were also Native attacks and English revenge.
What is a proprietary colony?
a colony given by a king to an individual or group
What were the 2 significant things about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
1) Framework for representative self-gov and 2) Church membership not a requirement for voting
What were the 5 reasons why the English came?
1) Riches
2) Land
3) Political freedom
4) Religious freedom
5) Adventure
How did slavery develop with the arrival of Africans in America?
At first Africans were kind of like indentured servants, but as time went on, ethnic divisions and slavery
What was significant about the English buying wives?
It meant that their colonists had a settled aspect; steady growth
What did the Puritans believe about their relationship with God?
They were under a societal covenant or legally binding relationship to obey God to receive his blessings
Why was the settling of Massachusetts done in an organized way?
Town land grants were given to Puritan officials