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Roanoke
John White had to return to England to get more supplies to bring back to the Roanoke colony. So when he got there the Spanish armada occurred and stopped him from returning. When he returned after three years they were all gone, and the only clue was on the work "Roanoke" carved into a tree.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/06/lost-colony-roanoke-history-theories-croatoan/ -
Jamestown
First permanent settlement of England in North America in 1607. Chartered by King James I.
https://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/history-jamestown/ -
New York
Originally apart of New Netherlands, explored by Henry Hudson in 1609. Dutch explored and traded with the natives.
https://www.thoughtco.com/new-york-colony-103878 -
House of Burgesses
The house of burgesses was formed virginia in 1619 as new form of government. Representatives from each colony were present whenever important events happened.http://www.ushistory.org/us/2f.asp -
Great Migration
Movement of puritans from England to Massachusetts in the 1620's. They wanted to break apart from the church because they believed they were corrupted.
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Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
The mayflower was the ship the pilgrims rode to Plymouth, Massachusetts. Signed by 41 pilgrims, agreed to form a temporary government. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
About 1000 Puritan refugees from England under John Winthrop. Was exactly where modern day Massachusetts is located.
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Maryland
John Cabot led the Europeans in exploration of the Americas. They formed it based on the ideas of freedom of religion and separation of church and state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Maryland -
Connecticut
Connecticut was founded by Congregationalists who split away from the Massachusetts colony in 1635
1635.1636.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Connecticut_Constitution -
Rhode Island
Smallest state of the time and of now. Founded by Roger Williams because he had been banished from the Massachusetts bay colony. Major port city for trading with England.
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Maryland Toleration Act
Granted religious freedom to those who believed in the trinity in the colonies in 1649. Passed to stop harassment of believers.
https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/maryland-toleration-act-11630122.html -
Bacon's rebellion
Bacon was elected to the house of burgesses in 1676, then tried invading indian territory, then got jailed and when he got out within the year, he rose up and attacked Jamestown.
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Pennsylvania
Founded by William Penn, as a safe haven for his fellow quakers. Capitol, Philadelphia, house of the first and second continental congresses. -
Salem Witch Trials
The daughter of Rev. Parris became very ill with very odd symptoms for their time. Around 19-20 people were accused and killed for being witches.
http://salemwitchmuseum.com/education/ -
Carolinas
The carolinas split in 1712 because of a dispute over slavery and british rule.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/5c.asp -
Great Awakening/Enlightenment
The enlightenment actually began in England but got carried over to the colonies. It was majorly about new interests in science, literature, and education. The great awakening was people reviving their religious beliefs, generally in the churches in town.
historyrocket.com/American-History/The-Great-Awakening-And-Enlightenment-In-Colonial-America.html -
Salutary Neglect
Passed in Britain, the transferred to the colonies to keep them under british rule. Obviously it didn't work.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salutary_neglect -
Albany Plan
Brought union among the English American colonies against the French, to protect New York.
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French-Indian War
Happened because of pressuring frontiersmen. The Natives pitied the french colonists. Resulted in the treaty of Paris. Ended in 1763
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war -
Proclamation Act of 1763
In October of 1763 the native americans of north America were revolting against the French. The act denied access to move westward into indian territory.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Proclamation_of_1763
