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This was the first permanent colony developed in the new world( In Virginia ). Groups of young and poor white men settled the land. -
Sante Fe was founded by the Spanish and soon turned into a Spanish colony. There they discovered the Pueblo Indians and their outstanding architecture. -
In late August a couple dozen African American slaves showed up in Jamestown. These slaves were traded for by supplies and goods. They were put to work immediately to help sustain food in the starved colony. -
This colony was the first permanent English colony in New England. It was settled by passengers of the Mayflower known as pilgrims. -
This colony was an English settlement on the East coast by Massachusetts Bay. This colony was important as the board of governors didn't reside in England. -
This was a royal charter from King Charles ll. A group of investors hoping to gain riches in the new world. They were involved in the fur trade with the Indians causing infectious diseases among the Indians. -
This war was a conflict between the Indians and New England colony. The Northeastern Woodlands people were trying to stop the colonization of their native lands. It was a last ditch effort to stop the English. -
An armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon. He wanted to prove to William Berkeley that even though he would not let him push the Indians out, he would do it himself. -
Pennsylvania was a province founded by William Penn. He created this colony based on religious tolerance. Many Quakers settled the only planned city of Philadelphia. -
These were a series of prosecutions of witchcraft. Which is essentially the practice of magic or sorcery. Many were found guilty in the trails and hang or executed.