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Roanoke
Roanoke was the first English colony. John White was the governor of Roanoke. He sailed back to England to get fresh supplies and when he returned the colony was gone. http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke -
Jamestown
This was the first permanent English settlement. Started with about 100 people. They were almost destroyed by diseases and conflicts with the Native Americans. http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
The House of Burgesses
This was the first legislature anywhere in the English colonies. It started in Jamestown, Virginia. Its first order of business was to set a minimum price for the sale of tobacco.http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/houseofburgesses.htm -
The Great Migration
Puritans who wanted to purify the church of England left. They were called separatists. They sailed for the Americas and began the colony of Plymouth. This went on for 20 years. https://www.greatmigration.org/new_englands_great_migration.html -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower compact was the first written framework of government established in the US. This was signed by 41 English colonists on the Mayflower. These colonists landed in Plymouth a few day later.http://www.history.com/topics/mayflower-compact -
New York
It was one of the original 13 colonies. It was founded by the Duke of York and other colonists on Manhattan island. The New York colony was referred to as the breadbasket colony because it grew so many crops.https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
The Massachusetts Bay Colony
This was one of the original English settlements in present-day Massachusetts. Began with about 1,000 puritan refugees under governor John Winthrop and Deputy governor Thomas Dudley. They obtained a charter from King Charles I, empowering them to trade and colonize in New England thus creating the Massachusetts Bay Colony. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
This was one of the original 13 colonies. It was classified as one of the Southern Colonies. Existed until 1776 when it became the US state of Maryland.https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm -
Connecticut
Began as the River Colony. It was founded by Thomas Hooker. Was a place for Puritan Noblemen.http://thehistoryjunkie.com/connecticut-colony-facts/ -
Rhode Island
This was one of the original 13 colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. It was classified as one of the New England colonies. It existed until 1776 when it became the US state of Rhode Island.https://www.landofthebrave.info/rhode-island-colony.htm -
The Maryland Toleration Act
This act was caused by puritans ending the toleration of Catholics in Maryland. Once the Catholics regained control They created an act concerning religion. This is often cited as the beginning of religious freedom in America.http://uscivilliberties.org/legislation-and-legislative-action/4106-maryland-toleration-act-1649.html -
Carolina
This was an English and later British colony of North America. It was founded in modern day North Carolina. It existed until 1712 when it broke up into the North Carolina and South Carolina. Colonieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Carolina -
Bacon's Rebellion
The Virginia governor Sir William Berkeley became unpopular with small farmers and frontiersman for several reasons. Nathaniel Bacon came from England and was elected to the House of Burgesses, but Berkeley arrested him. The rebellion arose to go against Berkeley. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h521.html -
Pennsylvania
This was one of the original 134 colonies. It was classified as one of the Middle Colonies. It existed until 1776 when it became the US state of Pennsylvania.https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
Salutary Neglect
This was a British policy in the 13 colonies. It allowed the colonists to violate the laws associated with trade. This policy lasted until the 1760's.https://www.landofthebrave.info/salutary-neglect.htm -
Salem Witch Trials
Occurred in Salem, Massachusetts. Caused by a group of young girls claiming to be possessed by the devil. This cause a wave of hysteria and caused many innocent people to be accused of witchcraft and killed. http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials -
The Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
This was a religious revival in the British American colonies. People were just going through the motions of their faith, so some preachers began taking a different approach. They taught fear and the terror of the law to try and scare people back to good faith. Which cause the Enlightenment of the people.https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Awakening -
The Albany Plan
This was a plan to put the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. The plan was created during a larger meeting called the Albany Congress. Seven colonies sent commissioners to the Albany Plan.https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
The French-Indian War
Frances made expansions into the Ohio River valley, which created conflicts with the claims of the British colonies. This caused a series of battles and then the British declared war. This lasted until 1763, and France and the British came to a compromise. http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
The Proclamation of 1763
It was in response to a revolt of Native Americans. This was issued by the British. Intending to conciliate the Indians by checking the encroachment of settlers on their lands.http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
