Jamestown
Founded by the Virginia Company, who's goal was to seek financial gain and a route to Asia. Tense relationships with Indians. John Smith saved the colony by being "adopted" by chief Powhatan. The Virginia Company reestablished itself and asserted that its
Seperatists aka Pilgrims
Thought that the church was hopelessly corrupt and that they needed to form their own separate religious communities.
Puritans
Believed that it was their duty to stay with the Anglican Church and work for change. Tried to "purify" the church of England. Controlled Massachusetts Bay Company. Believed in literacy.
Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts
Founded by Pilgrims in 1620. Made the Mayflower Compact, which was an agreement among a diverse group. The area had a high hill (protection) and a harbor.
They formed an alliance with Massoit of the Wampanoag Indians that led to 54 years of peace.
Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Company
The legal charter given to the London-based corporation that launched Massachusetts Bay colony. Used to organize a permanent self-governing colony in Massachusetts.
Boston Colony, Massachusetts
Founded by Puritans in 1630 that wanted to make a settlement where they could govern themselves. Made by Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
The 1939 charter that Massachusetts authorities allowed a new separate colony based in Hartford to adopt, which confirmed its independence from Massachusetts. Offered more men the right to vote than the rules then in force in Massachusetts Bay.
Rhode Island Colony, Massachusetts
Founded by Roger Williams, who believed that state should be separated from church. Granted full liberty to people of any religion, which went against ideals of Puritan religious uniformity.
Halfway Covenant
Plan adopted in 1662 by New England clergy that allowed adults who had been baptized because their parents were church members, but who had not yet experienced conversion, to have their own children baptized. Allowed them to become church members and vote
Maryland
Was a proprietary colony (colony that was essentially owned by one person). Whole colony was private property and could be inherited by heirs. King Charles I made this colony when he gave Maryland to George Calvert, a Christian. Made to be a haven for Eng
Headright System
A system of land redistribution during the early colonial area that granted settlers a set amount of land for each person who settled in the colony.
Georgia
Founded by James Oglethorpe for England's poor. He excluded Catholics and Africans.
Pennsylvania
Proprietary colony and haven for persecuted religious groups.
African Slavery in England's Colonies
John Rolfe traded food supplies to the Dutch for African slaves in 1619. The first generation of slaves worked with English and Irish servants and indentured servants. Racial lines were blurred. In the north, slavery was more urban than rural. They were m
Civil War and Revolution in England
1642: England was in a civil war. Resulted in overthrowing the king. England became more tolerant of religions.
Pequot War
Puritans built alliances with some Indian tribes to attack the Pequots. This conflict was a chance for them to expand their influence.
King Phillip's War
June 1675: War between Pilgrims and Wampanoags in New England. Fueled by Metacom's aggressive rule of the English settlers. English Settlers even went against friendly tribes (Narragansetts). King Phillip's war was one of annihilation; each side sought to
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon organized a militia to attack the Indians of Virginia because he feared they would unite against the English settlers. Governor Berkeley did not agree with this cause he was like, "Oh we might need the Indians as allies," so then he asked