-
Roanoke
Roanoke was the first English settlement in the New World, founded by English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh in August 1585. The first colonists didn't do well, so in 1586 they returned to England. In 1587, Raleigh sent out another group under John White. He returned to England to get more supplies, but the war with Spain delayed his return. By the time he finally returned in August 1590, everyone had disappeared without a trace. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/roanoke-colony-deserted -
Jamestown
On May 14, 1607, about 100 people part of the Virginia Company settled on the coast of Virginia. They almost all died from disease, famine and conflict with natives if not for the new group of settlers who arrived in 1610. With them they brought tobacco which made the town a very wealth trade port. http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
Salutary Neglect
Loosely enforced trade regulations of the British on the colonies as long as they stayed loyal to the king. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect -
House of Burgesses
It was the first legislative assembly in the colonies. It was held in colonial Virginia and replaced martial law. It was made of 22 members and only white men could vote for Burgesses. http://www.ushistory.org/us/2f.asp -
Mayflower/ Plymouth/ Mayflower Compact
The mayflower was the ship that the pilgrims traveled on to the new land. Plymouth was what the pilgrims decided to name the are that the settled. Unfortunately half of them died there that winter. Thankfully though not to long after the harsh winter, they received help from some natives. One in particular named Squanto. The mayflower compact was the base in which there government was formed. http://www.history.com/topics/plymouth -
Carolina
It was given to eight proprietors who named it after his father Charles I. It had lots of plantations, which caused them to acquire so many African slaves. http://www.eduplace.com/ss/socsci/books/content/ilessons/4/ils_nc_gr4_u3_c05_l2.pdf -
Great Migration
In England between 1620-40 there was a lot of hostility regarding religion. Lots of people disagreed with the church (known as puritans)which was dictated by the king. The one who disliked it enough were known as separatists. The left England and headed to the new land in the hopes of starting their own church. As the years went on more and more puritans migrated to America. https://www.landofthebrave.info/great%20migration.htm -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
In 1630 king Charles II gave John Winthrop and about 1000 other puritans a charter. This charter gave there company the authority to trade and colonize the area between the Charles and Merrimack rivers. which later became the Massachusetts bay colony. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
George Calvert originally wanted to colonize the land so that he could set up a safe haven for Catholics. However he died before he could start colonization. So his son picked up were he left off. But try as he did, he still faced religious struggles with protestants. When the toleration act was made, it gave them really only a slight reprieve. For it would later be dissolved. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-settlement-of-maryland -
Conneticut
Was originally founded as a place for puritan noble men by the dutch, but eventually the English seized control of it. It later held a bloody war known as Pequot war. It also would play a role in government thanks to Thomas Hooker. http://thehistoryjunkie.com/connecticut-colony-facts/ -
Rhode Island
Founded by Roger Williams, who had been kicked out of Massachusetts for his advocacy of religious tolerance. Newport was one of their very important ports of trade. It also received lots of the supplies during the revolution. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/rhode-island -
Maryland Toleration Act
George Calvert moved to Maryland for religious freedom in order to practice his Catholicism. However, after he died, even with his son carrying on his beliefs, there just weren't that many Catholics in Maryland. So the toleration act was passed, which was good and bad. Yes it meant you could practice any form of Christianity, but it meant if you weren't Christian, you could be killed. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/maryland-toleration-act-11630122.html -
New York
Originally in 1626 the dutch colonized the area of Manhattan, but in 1664, the British took it over. They renamed it New York after the Duke of York. It also played a key role in the revolutionary war.
http://www.celebrateboston.com/history/new-york.htm -
Bacon's Rebellion
After Indian raids. and numerous unfair policies a large number of armed settlers lead by Nathanial bacon rebelled against Governor William Berkeley. But even with multiple tries they still never fully succeeded. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h521.html -
Pennsylvania
Founded by a man named William Penn, Pennsylvania was intended to be a safe place for him and other Quakers. Pennsylvania's capitol was were the first and second continental congress took place. It also latter produced the declaration of independence. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/pennsylvania -
Salem Witch Trials
In spring of 1692, a group of girls accused some local women of being witches. One of whom was Bridget Bishop (the first to be hung). A special court convened in Salem to hear these accusations. 18 people were hung, and 100+ more were accused. However the mass hysteria subsided over time and popular opinion turned against the trials. http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
In the colonies a man by the name of John Edwards was very displeased with the way that people were living their lives. He though that they were to focused on worldly things like wealth and not God. So he started shouting from the pulpit about how God was an angry God and was hateful towards them for their sins. This got peoples attention. Others like George Whitefield also used this tactic to bring people back closer to God. http://www.ushistory.org/us/7b.asp -
Albany Plan of Union
It was the first formally proposed idea to the public of bringing the colonies together as one government. Though many colony representatives took on the idea, it was never officially carried out. It still however sparked an idea in the colonies of a union. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
French-Indian War
Also known as the 7 year war, this conflict was one that was kind-of inevitable. After the French spread into the Ohio river valley, the disputes between the British and the French grew to be too much. Britain declared war on the French. But even with the local natives help, they still ended up losing. They lost a lot of land. Both sides however were unhappy. The cost of the war and some of the English who were promised land didn't get any. http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
proclamation of 1763
After the French and Indian war, Britain made a proclamation. One that would keep settlers from encroaching on Indian land. This upset a lot of them, because a lot of them had been given land grants. http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
