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Roanoke
The first English settlement in the new world. was founded by English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh in August 1585. Roanoke colonists did not fare well, suffering from dwindling food supplies and Indian attacks.
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Jamestown
Established in Virginia, shortly after john smith was taken captive by local Indians and saved them from execution by Pochahontas. between 13,000 and 21,000 emigrants who went to the Massachusetts Bay Colony between 1630 and 1642.
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House of Burgesses
Empowered to enact legislation for the colony, but its actions were subject to veto by the governor, council and ultimately by the directors in London.
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The Great Puritan Migration
Consisted a few hundred pilgrims who went to Plymouth Colony between 13,000 and 21,000 emigrants who went to the Massachusetts Bay Colony between 1630 and 1642. -
Mayflower compact
The mayflower compact was a set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled the new world.
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_did_the_Mayflower_Compact_establish -
New York
Henery Hudson was looking for the north west passage but instead found the Hudson river which led up to the founding of New York.
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_year_was_New_York_founded -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Held a series of meetings in Cambridge where they voted to take advantage of this omission and move the entire company.
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Maryland
Established like others the land was for a place of refuge and place where one could practice their religion in safety.
https://www.knowswhy.com/why-was-maryland-established/ -
Connecticut
The Dutch established the first trading post on the Connecticut river valley in what is now town of Hartford.
https://www.reference.com/history/reason-connecticut-founded-63a2e361a977bc9 -
Rhode Island
Founded by a group of puritans fleeing religious persecution in Massachusetts.
http://www.answers.com/Q/When_was_Rhode_Island_founded -
Maryland Toleration Act
A law mandating religious tolerance for toleration Christians
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Salutary Neglect
favourable balance of trade and of continuing to exploit raw materials from colonies that also served as a market for English manufactured goods
https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect -
Carolina
Most established small tobacco farms, slavery existed here, but as for smaller numbers than in the neighboring religious
http://www.ushistory.org/us/5c.asp -
Bacon's rebellion
Showed that poor whites and poor blacks could be united in cause.Bacon attracted many other people who, like him, wanted to drive out all the Indians in Virginia.
http://www.thehistorykids.net/archives/bacon.htm -
Pennsylvania
founded by William Penn. hoped that the new colony would provide refuge for that persecuted radical religious sect. He also hoped to profit from the trade goods produced in the colony.
http://www.answers.com/Q/Who_founded_Pennsylvania -
Salem witch trials
A group of girls in Salem village, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials- -
Great Awakening/Enlightment
The enlightment emphasized reason, science, and observation and led to the discovery of natural law
http://mrfarshtey.net/classes/ENLIGHTENMENT_AND_GREAT_AWAKENING.pdf -
French and Indian War
War between American forces US. the French and Indians. This helped unite the Americans together for a common purpose.
https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War -
Albany plan
American leaders and Iroquois tribe leaders met in Albany, New York. This allowed the Indians and Americans to communicate and solve problems.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-albany-plan-of-union-definition-summary.html -
Proclamation of 1763
Enraged many colonists, it said that the colonists would not settle west of the Appalachian mountains.
https://www.history.com/news/remembering-the-proclamation-of-1763
