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10 BCE
new york
began in 10,000 b.c.. was formed by native Americans. French gained control in 1524. -
Roanoke
Roanoke was in what is now dare county, north Carolina. it was founded by sir Walter Raleigh. it disappeared mysteriously. -
jamestown
first permanent English colony. established by the Virginia company and led by john smith. -
house of burgesses
first legislative assembly of elected representatives in north America. consisted of governor and his council. -
mayflower/plymoth/mayflower compact
pilgrims arrived in Plymouth aboard the mayflower. signed the mayflower compact as a form of government. -
Great puritain migration
great movement of puritans seeking religious freedom. decline in people. king James reconciled the puritains. -
massachusetts bay colony
English settlement on the east coast of north America. located in what is now present day Massachusetts. included cities of Salem and Boston. -
maryland toleration act
also known as the act concerning religion. granted religious tolerance for Trinitarian Christians. -
bacons rebellion
armed rebellion by Virginia settlers. refused bacon to be apart of the fur trade with native Americans. -
pennsylvania
one of the original 13 colonies. It came into being in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to William penn. its the 33rd largest state in the us. -
great awakening
time of great advancements in technology and art. -
albany plan
proposal to create a unified government. suggested by ben franklin. started in Albany new York. -
french and indian war
war between French and Indians. war over land. Indians lost. -
proclamation of 1763
prohibited any settlements past the appellation mountains. issued by king George. -
salutary neglect
a law meant to keep American colonies obedient to England. it occurred during 3 time periods. was never strictly enforced. -
rhode island
located in the southeastern part of the united states. smallest state in the us. -
connecticut
southernmost state in the new England union. highest per capita income. bordered by four states. -
maryland
mid-Atlantic state bordered by Virginia, and west Virginia. one of the smallest us states. -
salem with trials
accused people of being witches. many people died. 3 famous people known.
