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Roanoke
Roanoke was the first English Settlement in North America, discovered by Sir Walter Raliegh, in 1585 .John White returned from a supply trip to find that the approximately 100 settles had disappeared. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/roanoke-colony-deserted -
Jamestown
English colonists arrived in Jamestown in 1607. Jamestown was Americas first permanent English colony. Jamestown set the path for the America we have today. https://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/ -
House of Burgesses
The first assembly held in America was held in Jamestown. Not much got accomplished because an outbreak of malaria. https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1151.html -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
In September 1602, a trading ship was loaded with 102 passengers who set sail from Plymouth, England in search of a new start. Upon arriving in Plymouth, named after the port they departed from, the Pilgrims were in the wrong place. So in order to establish themselves as a colony they assembled the Mayflower Compact. This promised a "civil Body Politick" and "just and equal laws." https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/mayflower -
New York
The colony of New York was founded in 1626 by the Duke of York and some colonists on Manhattan Island. It was classified as one of the middle colonies. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Great Migration
A time period where 20,000 Puritans migrated to North America in search for religious freedom. https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=5Jpf5b5I&id=C9A67FAD83F875EB8A3CAB807EE6FBC5E123C75E&thid=OIP.5Jpf5b5IpoE0SJ35KotI6AHaEK&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fslideplayer.com%2F4609065%2F15%2Fimages%2F21%2FThe%2BGreat%2BPuritan%2BMigration.jpg&exph=540&expw=960&q=puritan+great+migration&simid=608011808001232494&selectedindex=3&ajaxhist=0 -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
1000 Puritans settled in present day Massachusetts under Governor John Winthrop. The Massachusetts Bay Company obtained a charter from Charles I, giving them the power to trade and colonize in New England. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
Maryland was founded by George Calvert, Lord Baltimore and other colonists in Baltimore. King Charles I named this colony in honor of his wife, Queen Henrietta Maria. https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm -
Carolina
It was founded by eight English nobles who recieved a Royal Charter from King Charles II. Carolina is derived from the latin name Carolus, translated as "Charles", in honor of Charles IX of France. https://www.landofthebrave.info/south-carolina-colony.htm -
Connecticut
Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker. He led some puritans and built a town, which then became Hartford. https://www.reference.com/history/religion-colonial-connecticut-24114fb2b97b949d -
Rhode Island
Four small settlements continued to grow. Eventually they were joined together to form Rhode Island By Roger Williams. Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his belief of separation of church and state. He then went on to form Rhode Island. https://www.thoughtco.com/rhode-island-colony-103880 -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt after being released from prison. Governor Berkeley was becoming very un-popular. He put restrictions on the right to vote, made higher taxes, low tobacco prices, and a lack of protection. Therefore, Bacon led a rebellion and march Jamestown. https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h521.html -
Maryland Toleration Act
This act was meant to secure religious freedom for Christian settlers. It made it a crime to blaspheme God, the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary, or the early apostles and evangelists. https://mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/868/maryland-toleration-act-of-1649 -
Pennsylvania
This colony was founded in 1682 by William Penn and other colonists. This name came from the latin word "Sylvania" which means woodland together with "Penn". https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
Salutary Neglect
This was a British Policy in the colonies, which allowed the colonists to flout the laws associated with trade. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect -
Salem Witch Trials
A group of girls believed they were possessed in Salem Village, Massachusetts. This news started to spread through Massachusetts and eventually 19 girls all went to trial and got sentenced to be hung. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening
This movement was a revitalization of the British American Colony's faith. This movement came during a time of stale-ness for religion. Christian leaders would travel door to door promoting enthusiasm for Christianity. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening -
Albany Plan
A proposal made at the Albany Congress in 1754. It was focused on getting all the colonies together under one government. Defense against the dangers from the French and Indian War. http://totallyhistory.com/albany-plan-of-union/ -
French-Indian War
Two European imperialists fight over land and made the debut of George Washington. The Indians fought with the British against the French. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation was one of the several attempts to make a border between the colonists and the Native Americans. It was intended to save money by eliminating a need for forts and troops to defend against the Natives. http://www.virginiaplaces.org/settleland/proclamation.html
