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Roanoke
Roanoke is located on the coast of North Carolina. Also known as "The Lost Colony." John White, the governor, was sent back to Spain to get supplies but war broke out while he was in Spain. When White returned three years later to the island his wife, daughter, and everyone else was gone. https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke -
Jamestown
Jamestown is located in Virginia. It was the first settlement by the English in North America. One of the ships that was on its way to Jamestown was John Smith. And in 1612 John Rolfe and Pocahontas introduced the growing of tobacco to The colony.
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New York
New York was founded by Henry Hudson, who was Dutch, and its original name was "New Netherlands." It was later renamed New York in honor of King Charles II.
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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first "governing body" that the separatists had after they left England although it was still under British rule. People were elected and the first assembly had 22 members.
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The Great Migration
The Great Migration was when the separatists came to the "New World" on the Mayflower. This trip took place in mid November when winter was almost upon them but they did not know how harsh the winter was until it was there.They lost many lives that first winter...
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The Mayflower, Plymouth and Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower was a ship that took the pilgrims to the new world. There was another ship called the Speedwell that was supposed to sail with all of the supplies, but there were some complications with the ship so they transferred everything to the Mayflower and set sail. Plymouth, MA was were they landed. More than half of them died but with the help of Squanto they survived. The Mayflower compact was the first government document in the new world.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was known as "the most successful and profitable colony in New England." The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by the Massachusetts Bay Company and was successful because of all of the trading that they did.
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Maryland
Maryland was a southern colony that was founded by Lord Baltimore in 1632. Baltimore wanted Maryland to be a "haven" for catholics.
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Connecticut
Connecticut was a New England Colony and was also one of the original 13 colonies. It was founded by Thomas Hooker and the name Connecticut means "river whose water is driven by tides or winds.”
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island, founded by Roger Williams, was established because of Rogers belief of the separation of religion and state. Many others with the same belief joined Rogers in his exploration to find Rhode Island.
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Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act granted religious freedom to all of Maryland's inhabitants. George Calvert had the idea of traveling to America for religious freedom but died before he could see his plan through. His son, Cecil, took over his fathers plan managing the the colony.
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Carolina
The Carolina colonies were settled by supporters of King Charles II. The southern colonies (including the Carolinas) were known for thier cash crops and world trade. Most people who settled here were farmers.
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was started on a disagreement between Governor Sir William Berkeley and Nathaniel Bacon Jr., who were cousins, were "complete opposites" when it came to their opinions. This Rebellion happened in Virginia and started because Bacon of the decrease in prices of tobacco and their relationship with the Natives.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, who was given the land of Pennsylvania from King Charles II. It was established as a holy experiment where the men had the right to vote.
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials was a time when many were accused of doing witchcraft. Many were hung or thrown in jail even if they were innocent. The witch trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts.
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Salutary Neglect
The Salutary Neglect was a British policy that "allowed the colonists to... violate trade laws." And after the British "reversed" this policy, there were rebellions and many disagreements leading up to the Boston Tea Party and eventually the American Revolution.
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The Great Awakening
The Great Awakening began in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It was led by the Tennent family and many others. The Great Awakening was when there was a lot of religious "enthusiasm."
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Albany Plan
When the war between England and the Colony's wasn't getting any better, Benjamin Franklin constructed a proclamation of union in Albany, New York to declare Independence.
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French-Indian War
The French and Indian war was fought between the French and the British. War broke out because the Native Indians still hadn't chosen the British or the French as an ally yet. This war played a major role in Virginia and ended with the French and Indians agreeing to stop fighting and start trading.
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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was when the "representatives from various American Indian tribes, as well as British, French, and Spanish leaders" came together to end the French and Indian war. The French had to give up their land to the British.
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Proclamation_of_1763
