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roanoke
A small colony discovered on an island on the east coast of north America. The mayor, John White, left for three years and came back to an empty island. -
Jamestown
The first lasting English settlement in North America. Gave England a push in the European competition for the new world. Local Native Americans often traded with them, but also had deathly encounters with the English. https://www.britannica.com/place/Jamestown-Colony -
Salutary Neglect
The Salutary Neglect was a British policy that had ended in 1763. The policy stated that the British could interfere with trades, and avoid the laws on trading. The Neglect was eventually ended to raise taxes. The ending of it led to major events such as the Boston Tea Party, And the American Revolution. https://www.landofthebrave.info/salutary-neglect.htm -
House of Burgesses
The first legislative bodies in the North American colonies. Established by Governor George Yeardley. A purpose of it was for annual meetings to decide local laws. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower had started in the early 1600's which caused the Mayflower Compact to start. The Mayflower compact served as a temporary set of laws for ruling themselves, being in charge of themselves. It was the first Governing document in the Plymouth colony. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/mayflower-compact -
New York
Joined the other 12 states in rebel against the British. Founded by the Duke of York. New York was the sight of many battles, one of the busiest places for battles in the colonies. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm#:~:text=The%20Province%20of%20New%20York%20was%20an%20English,and%20became%20the%20U.S.%20state%20of%20New%20York. -
Great migration
led by John Winthrop, the great migration started when a group left England and arrived in New England. historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/ -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
A group of 1,000 Puritan refuges from England were the first to settle. The Puritans formed a theocratic government, and sought to prevent any independence of religious views. Many religions including the Quakers, were banished. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
Founded for a safe haven for English Catholics fleeing Europe. The colony was founded when King Charles I of England granted a charter to George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore. Religious conflict was a big factor in the founding of Maryland.
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Connecticut
One out of thirteen original colonies. Founded mainly by Thomas Hooker, supported by Puritans. Was involved in the Pequot war early into establishment. https://thehistoryjunkie.com/connecticut-colony-facts/ -
Rhode Island
Founded by the English people including Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, William Coddington, William Arnold, Samuel Gorton, in 1636. Rhode Island was founded for mostly religious freedom. Fishing, and livestock were included as their agriculture products. https://www.thoughtco.com/rhode-island-colony-103880 -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act was also known as the Act Concerning Religion. The act was a law creating tolerance to Trinitarian Christians. This was an act to help religions gain freedom.
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Carolina
The area was claimed by the king of England, King Charles II. Carolina was one of the wealthiest early colonies due to the large amount of varied exports. Before the British, the French had tried to claim the area, but eventually gave up. http://www.celebrateboston.com/history/carolinas.htm -
Bacons Rebellion
Led by Nathaniel Bacon, he and his men had started a revolt against colonial governor William Berkeley. Bacon and his militia were defeated, but they took credit for being the first armed insurrection by American colonists against the British. https://www.history.com/news/bacons-rebellion-jamestown-colonial-america -
pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania colony was labeled as a middle colony. William Penn was the man in charge of founding Pennsylvania along side help from other colonist. They had joined the other 12 colonies in rebellion against the English.
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Salem witch trials
Series of investigations, or hunts, on women thought to be witches. The hunts were attempts to find witches instead of going after the people who were already thought to be witches. https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
The Great Awakening was a religious movement led by Jonathan Edwards. He used fear tactics as a way to get people to follow God and his rules. By doing this, Edwards was able to start a movement and a trend of style of preaching. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening -
Albany Plan
An attempt to place the British North American colonies under a centralized government. The plan was never carried out, but was the first of its kind, and started a new trend. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
French-Indian War
A 7-year war. started when France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley had sparked returning conflict with the claims of the British colonies. The war was eventually ended after the Treaty of Paris. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/french-and-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was declared by the British crown at the end of the French and Indian War in North America. A purpose was to avoid war with the Native Americans. Its was issued by was issued by the British Board of Trade under King George III of England. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of