British Colonialism

By JenniferCompean_11
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    British Colonialism

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    Reign of James 1

    Ended England's war with Spain but had no experience or knowledge of dealing with the English Parliament.

  • Founding of Jamestown

    Decided on location for first permanent settlement in North America, Jamestown in Virginia

  • Founding of Virginia

    Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth 1, the Virgin Queen.
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    House Of Burgesses

    2 people were elected from each county in Virginia. The ideas of these individuals eventually led to the American Revolutionary War.
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    Mayflower Compact

    First democratic government in the colonies and the decree had ideas of self-government

  • Founding of New Hampshire

    Named after John Mason's, founder of colony, homeland Hampshire County, England. Was created as a fishing colony.

  • Founding of New York

    The Dutch settled along the Hudson River but was later under control by the English
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    Reign of Charles 1

    Caused conflict with the Church and Parliament due to his leanings towards Catholicism and his insistence on the Divine Right of Kings. His refusal to grant concessions led to the English Civil War He was executed by Parliament at the end of the war.

  • Founding of Massachusetts

    Founded by Puritans under a royal charter, this colony was founded for religious freedom, but only for Christians

  • Founding of Maryland

    Founded by Lord Baltimore as a safe haven for Roman Catholics and was named after Henrietta Maria, the queen consort of King Charles I.

  • Founding of Connecticut

    Originally founded by the Dutch who built a trading post in what is now called Hartford. Later a mass of emigrants drove the Dutch out and gained control of the area.

  • Founding of Rhode Island

    Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams were kicked out of their colonies due to opposing the leaders. For religious and political freedom. One of the most liberal colonies.

  • Founding of Delaware

    Founded by Peter Minuit from the New Sweden Company.
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    Reign of Oliver Cromwell

    Married Elizabeth Bourchier
    There was no monarch following execution of Charles I. Britain was declared a Commonwealth and Cromwell was its Head. Cromwell was a strict Puritan and imposed Puritanism on the country.

  • First Navigation Act

    Series of laws which regulated trade, shipping and commerce between other countries and the colonies. This was a negotiation between the English Commonwealth and the United Provinces of the Netherlands.
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    Reign of Richard Cromwell

    Richard succeeded his father as head of the Commonwealth. However he was not a leader like his father and the monarchy was restored.
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    Reign of Charles II

    Nicknamed the Merry Monarch for restoring music and dancing which had been banned by Oliver Cromwell. His reign saw the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.

  • Founding of New Jersey

    Founded by Berkeley and Carteret. It had been previously ruled by the Swedish and Dutch but had been surrendered to the English.

  • Founding of Carolina

    Founded by Eight Nobles who were turned into Lord Proprietors by King Charles II

  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt against the governor of Virginia, William Berkeley, due to his friendly policies towards. It was one of the first times in which people won their right to vote and had a say in government.

  • Founding of Pennsylvania

    Founded by William Pen, a Quaker, to allow all people ,not just Christians, to enjoy the freedom of religion.
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    William III and Mary II

    Ruled as joint monarchs until 1694 when Mary died. William then ruled alone until his death in 1702
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    Salem Witch Trials

    Series of trials that persecuted people who were accused of witchcraft. 200 were accused and 19 were found guilty which resulted in them being hanged.

  • Founding of Georgia

    Founded by Oglethorpe and other philanthropists under a charter which they named after King George II. Served as a buffer between Spanish and Natives.

  • Molasses Act

    The Parliament of Britain imposed a tax on the importation of molasses on non-English colonies. The tax was six pence per gallon, however, colonists refused to pay taxes and instead smuggled or bribed officials. This tax was not made for revenue instead it was was used to regulate trade.
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    French and Indian War

    Also called the Seven Years' War, this war was fought over who would be the strong power in America. France and its allies (Indians, colonist) fought against the British (Natives, colonists).Resulted in the Treaty of Paris.Started as a dispute over land.
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    Albany Congress

    Formed because of the want of support and cooperation of Iroquois in fighting against the French and helped form colonial alliance. Failed because colonies didn't want to loose their self-government.
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    Pontiac's Rebellion

    Chief Pontiac led a rebellion of a number of tribes against the British and the colonists.