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Roanoke
1587- many settlers found the Roanoke island. John White went to England to find more supplies, but he was subjected to stay because a war broke out. 1590- he returned back with his family. He had no trace of his other settlers except the word, "Croatoan," written on a wall. It was concluded that the natives may have been abducted by the colonists. But, it did lead the way for other settlers to find land in the Americas. https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke -
Jamestown
Jamestown is located on the banks of the James River. 100 colonists settled in what is known as the first colony in America. Although it struggled with disease in the first couple months, they came back in May of 1607 and settled. The first years were also rough as they struggled with weapons, food, and illness. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/jamestown -
Mayflower Compact
The mayflower compact was made on the Mayflower. It was a set of rules for the English Settlers. There were 102 passengers on the Mayflower. The Mayflower was supposed to land in Virginia, but instead it landed in Massachusetts. This is why the rules were made. The people knew they needed some form of rules to control the colony. William Brewster was given credit for the writing of the compact. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/mayflower-compact -
House of Burgees
The House of Burgees is a representative assembly in colonial Virginia established by Governor George Yeardley at Jamestown. It included a council and delegates. They met up until 1700 until the capital was moved to Williamsburg. 1642- the House of Burgees became a place to grant supplies and outright laws. It also was a place for the Supreme Court.
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New York
New York was founded by the Duke of York and other colonists. It was one of the original 13 colonies. It was part of the Middle Colonies. It was founded for trade and profits. It produced a lot of food from agriculture. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Great Migration
1620-1640- The English puritans migrated to New England. They left England due to religious persecutions, but also due to economic reasons. They used the Mayflower, which was a ship that transported people to the new world. The migration ended in the early 1940s. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/#:~:text=The%20Great%20Puritan%20Migration.%20The%20Great%20Puritan%20Migration,New%20England%2C%20the%20Chesapeake%20and%20the%20West%20Indies. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by 1,000 puritan refugees in 1630. The puritans were from England. They created a government under the church. But, most people had religious differences and banished the idea. The colony eventually gained the state of Maine along with the Plymouth Colony that expanded the colony. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
In 1632, King Charles granted a charter to Lord Baltimore for the land of Maryland. 1634- the first English settlers settled in the land. Maryland struggled with religious conflict and in 1655 Lord Baltimore lost the property rights because of the religious disagreements.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-settlement-of-maryland -
Connecticut
The founder of Connecticut was Thomas Hooker. 1639- The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were created. Many thought that this led to the writing of the Untied States Constitution. In 1669, there were more than 20 towns in the new state. The 4 main ones were Hartford, Windsor, Wethersfield, and Farmington. Later when the US Constitution was passed, Connecticut signed it. https://www.thoughtco.com/connecticut-colony-103870 -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded by five different groups. Roger Williams was the earliest settler. He fled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to religious disagreements. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence. https://www.thoughtco.com/rhode-island-colony-103880 -
Maryland Toleration Act
This act in 1649 was to ensure freedom or religion for the Christian settlers. The act made it clear to follow God and honor the Sabath. The act was aimed towards the Roman Catholics. It was known as the first free exercise of religion in the Americas. https://mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/868/maryland-toleration-act-of-1649 -
Carolina
1663- King Charles II granted land to 8 noblemen for helping him reclaim his throne. They named the land after their king. Although, later in 1729, the British regained the land and split it into North and South Carolina. https://www.thoughtco.com/north-carolina-colony-103877#:~:text=The%20Carolina%20Province%2C%20including%20what%20are%20today%20North,England%20by%20giving%20them%20the%20Province%20of%20Carolina. -
Bacon's Rebellion
1676- Native Americans were falsely accused of stealing corn, so Bacon attacked them. He insisted that the militia attack Native Americans. Bacon and his crew killed most of the Occanechi tribe. Once Bacon was kicked out of his assembly, he gathered 500 people to march along Virginia. He gathered more people on his way. Once he died, the rebellion slowly stopped. Without his leadership they were not able to function.https://www.history.com/news/bacons-rebellion-jamestown-colonial-america -
Pennsylvania
1681- William Penn was granted land from King Charles II. William Penn was a Quaker. A Quaker is a member of the Religious Society Friends. Penn's goal was to make Pennsylvania a land for religious freedom. The first and second Continental Congresses were held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This had a leading role in the American Revolution. https://www.thoughtco.com/key-facts-about-the-pennsylvania-colony-103879 -
Salem witch trials
The witch trials began in 1692 when girls were accused of being possessed by the devil. It was believed that the devil would give certain humans the power to harm others. Those people were believed to be witches. It spread through out the colonial of New England. Later in 1697, the witchcrafts were considered unlawful and any people accused of witchcraft in prison were released. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening
The Great Awakening was a religious revival in the 1700s, that impacted the English colonies. Many colonies began to believe in their own religions. Johnathan Edwards was the main chief of this movement. He wrote a story that scared the colonists back into the faith. There were many other leaders of this movement, but it returned most people back to the faith. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening -
Albany plan
The Albany plan was a plan to form a more centralized government. 1754- 7 representatives decided to adopt the plan. It was never carried out, but it was considered one of the leading documents that drove the colonists to create their own government. Benjamin Franklin, a member of the Albany Congress, created a picture prior to the plan. It was a snake that said join or die. This heled begin the American Revolution. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
French-Indian War
The French-Indian war lasted nine years. (1754-63) It was fought between the French and British. The cause of the war was fighting for the Ohio river valley. In 1757, the French era ended in America. The British won the war and took over the Ohio river valley. The Treaty of Paris was made for the French to give away their land in Canada to the British and their land in Louisiana to Spain. https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War/British-advantages-and-victory#ref325823 -
Salutary Neglect
The Salutary Neglect was an unofficial trade that happened between the colonies. There was no official document that made this official. Most of the trade profits made in the colonies, was given to the British. Thus, the Americans felt neglected because they were receiving little product for the trades that were beginning to flourish. https://historyplex.com/salutary-neglect-definition-effects-significance -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763- issued to the British that separated the Natives and the British. The boundary separated British colonies from Natives west of the Appalachian Mountains. This happened after the French and Indian war. It closed expansion west of the App Mountains. This tightened British rule over the colonies. This was a leading factor to the Revolutionary War. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-
