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Roanoke
Roanoke was the first English settlement in the New World. However, when John White returns from England with supplies, the settlement was completely deserted with no signs of the colonists he left there. The only evidence was the word “CROATOAN” carved into a tree. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/roanoke-colony-deserted -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. The people who settled there planned to search for gold and another route for trade in the pacific. The first two winters in Jamestown killed many people wiping out almost everyone. Tobacco was the first crop to bring Jamestown into a positive direction. http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
Salutary Neglect
The Salutary neglect had to do with trade in the colonies. During this time span, colonial legislator were able to gain considerable amounts of power through colonial governors. This was one of reasons that drove America to gain independence from the British. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect -
House of Burgesses
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Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
Once the pilgrims landed in New England, The Mayflower Compact was what bounded them together. The pilgrims needed permission from the king of England to settle and make homes on this newly discovered land. While they all waited for the king, all the men aboard the ship signed the Mayflower Compact. http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/mayflower-and-mayflower-compact -
The Great Migration
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The Great Migration
Men, women and children left England to settle in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They left England mainly because of religious purposes. Most of the settlers were middle class people and owned land and houses. Most people traveled in the 10 year span between 1629 and 1640. https://www.greatmigration.org/new_englands_great_migration.html -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans from England paved the way for local management. They established a theocratic government and wanted to prevent the of other religious views. In 1640, the population had grown to around 20,000 people. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Connecticut
The Dutch established the first ever trading post on the Connecticut River Valley. The population started to grow when Boston became overpopulated. The main founding father of Connecticut was Thomas Hooker. https://www.thoughtco.com/connecticut-colony-103870 -
Maryland
Maryland was founded by colonist who were seeking refuge for being English Catholics. However, religious tolerance was given to other who were not Catholic. It was the 7th colony out of the 13. https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm -
Rhode Island
The people who settled in Rhode Island sought after religious tolerance. Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, paid the Indians for the land in which they settled in and soon turned into their homes. http://www.softschools.com/facts/13_colonies/rhode_island_colony_facts/2044/ -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act gave religious tolerance to anyone who believed in the trinity (Christians). Anyone who denied Christ or the Christian beliefs could be killed or imprisoned under this act. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/maryland-toleration-act-11630122.html -
Carolina
In 1663, King Charles ll granted eight noblemen the rights of the colony which he had founded. There was no main religion in the Carolinas. The first settlers came in 1653 but Carolina was not considered a colony till later. http://www.ushistory.org/us/5c.asp -
New York
The Dutch were the first settlers of New York in 1613. However, New York was not considered a colony until 1664. New York was a very important colony for fur trade and agriculture. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Bacon's rebellion
Bacon was an intelligent man who thought that the nearby Indians were not supporting them and taking away land that could be useful to them. He killed many Indians and stole from rich estates. He questioned the economic and political privileges of the governor’s circle which was stated in his declaration. http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5800 -
Pennsylvania
The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn. Pennsylvania gave religious freedom to people with different beliefs nut most of the settlers were Quakers. They also had a very good relationship with the Native Americans. http://www.softschools.com/facts/13_colonies/pennsylvania_colony_facts/2048/ -
Salem Witch Trials
The trials began when a group of girls were thought to be possessed by the devil. Mass hysteria flooded through the town. Men, women and children were convicted off of little to no evidence. http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials -
The Great Awakening/Enlightenment
The Great Awakening was a group of people whose religious beliefs condemned the idea of slavery. Some people united in their Christian beliefs while others split off into different sects. The enlightenment brought back a new interest in education, literature, and science. http://historyrocket.com/American-History/The-Great-Awakening-And-Enlightenment-In-Colonial-America.html -
French-Indian War
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Albany Plan
This was the plan to bring the British North American colonies into a more centralized government. This was not a plan to gain independence from Great Britain. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
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French-Indian War
The boarders between the French and the British was not very defined and both sides wanted to expand their regions and influences. The British won large territories in North America but many troubles came with the win such as debt from the war and having to impose large taxes. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war -
The Proclamation of 1763
King George lll issued a proclamation witch banned people from settling in the Appalachian Mountains. He did this to try to please the Native Americans since most of them were sided against the king. http://www.history.com/news/remembering-the-proclamation-of-1763
