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Mystery Colonies
Eighteenth-Century Developments
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Portuguese, Spanish, and French (II)
Southern Colonies (II)
100

This colony was originally founded by settlers from Sweden

Delaware

100
He preached to large crowds in both England and the United States.
George Whitefield
100
20 people accused of this died in Salem, Massachusetts in 1691-2.
witchcraft
100
This European empire in the New World featured a small population and friendly relations with native peoples.
New France
100
Adoption of this crop led to increasing desire for land and conflict with Indians in Virginia.
tobacco
200
This colony served as a “safety valve” accepting radicals from other colonies.
Rhode Island
200
The big spenders of the French and Indian War.
the English
200
They tended to be over-represented among church members but held few positions of leadership.
women
200
The Spanish established these in an effort get natives to adopt Christianity and Spanish lifestyles.
missions
200
Maryland was originally founded as a refuge for these people.
Catholics
300

This colony was originally given to English noblemen, before being sold to Scots and Quakers.

New Jersey

300
This British victory was the decisive battle of the French and Indian War.
Battle of Quebec
300

While present in all 13 colonies, the institution of slavery was strongest in this region.

the south

300
Columbus’ underestimation of this led him to propose the westward route to Asia.
the earth’s size
300

Although granting permission for colonies, the English government did not provide them with this.

funding

400
This colony failed due to its poor location and conflict with the Indians.
Roanoke
400
Revival preachers first sought to make their hearer feel this.
despair/fear
400

They welcomed the emotional emphasis of the First Great Awakening.

New Lights

400
Lack of knowledge of these made it hard for European sailors to navigate in 1450 A.D.
winds and currents
400
Carolina sought to attract settlers through these two means.
large land grants and religious toleration
500
High death rates forced the constant importation of slaves in this colony.
Carolina
500
The primary emphasis of many preachers prior to the First Great Awakening.
reason
500
Colony originally given to English noblemen, before being sold to Scots and Quakers.
New Jersey
500
He successfully sailed to India after going around the southern tip of Africa.
Da Gama
500
Originally a major source of labor in Virginia, their numbers eventually declined.
indentured servants