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Roanoke
Roanoke was the first English colony founded in the New World, discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh. Eventually the 100 or so people were gone with no remnants of reasoning behind this mystery. Because of this, Roanoke became known as "The Lost Colony." [http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke] -
Jamestown
The very first English settlement was established 104 men arrived off of three ships sailing to Virginia. However, many factors such as disease, famine and conflict with the local Native Americans, set this newly established colony up for failure. [http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown] -
House of Burgesses
This was the very first legislative assembly throughout all English Colonies. They first met in a church in Jamestown, Virginia. [http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/houseofburgesses.htm] -
Great Puritan Migration
This was the relocation of English settlers, specifically Puritans, between 1620 and 1640. They migrated to the West Indies, Barbados and Massachusetts. [http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/] -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was signed on November 11, 1620 by 41 English colonists on the Mayflower. This compact was was written to prevent any disagreement between Puritans and non-separatist Pilgrims at Plymouth. [http://www.history.com/topics/mayflower-compact] -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
This colony was first setteled in 1630 by roughly a thousand English Puritans. Meaning that a majority of its colonists were Purtians. Quickly, it became the most populated in New England. [http://thehistoryjunkie.com/massachusetts-bay] -
Maryland Colony
This colony began as a proprietary colony of English Lord Baltimore in 1632. This establish was founded in attempt to create a shelter for Catholics in the New World in times of harsh religious wars. [http://thehistoryjunkie.com/maryland-colony-facts/] -
Rhode Island
In 1636, a colonist named Roger Williams founded the smallest colony, Rhode Island. After being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of his profound views, Williams bought land from Indians and established this settlement. -
Conneticut Colony
Originally organized for a Puritan congregation, this colony became significant in self-government throughout the New World. John Haynes and Thomas Hook, a Puritan minister are believed to be founders of the colony after leading many people. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut_Colony] -
Maryland Toleration Act
This act was passed to gurantee the religious liberty of the Catholics in Maryland. It allowed religious freedom for all who believed that Jesus was the son of God and who all believe in the Holy Trinity. [http://m.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/maryland-toleration-act-11630122.html] -
Colony of Carolina
First an English Colony and later a British Colony was the colony of Carolina. This colony was first established and ruled by many lords and their heirs in 1663. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Carolina] -
New York Colony
First established by the Dutch in 1624 was the colony of New Amsterdam, located on Manhattan Island. However, several decades, English colonists took over the settlement and renamed it the colony of New York. This colony was critical in politics and strategies throughout the American Revolution. [http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/new-york] -
Bacon's Rebellion
Located in Jamestown, Virginia, an armed revolt took place between Nathaniel Bacon and Governor William Berkeley. Because of the Colony's new and established policies, Bacon decided to lead the rebellion against the Governor's rule. [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon%27s_Rebellion] -
Colony of Pennsylvania
The colony of Pennsylvania was established by Quaker William Penn in attempt to find a peaceful shelter for his fellow Quakers. [http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/pennsylvania] -
Salem Witch Trials
Fear spread throughout the New England village of Salem when one girl stated to be possessed by the devil. The girl, Bridget Bishop, also claimed that many other Puritans among the community were involved in witchcraft. Panic spread throughout the community and a special Court was assembled to hear these cases of the accused witches. [http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials] -
Great Awakening/Enlightenment
Throughout this period of time was a significant increase in religious colonies in the American Colonies. This led to many changes and advances in religion and the world surrounding the colonies. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Great_Awakening] -
French-Indian War
Also known as the Seven Years War, this war was between the French and the British. It began in 1754 over a dispute of territory of the Ohio River Valley and lasted until 1763. [http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war] -
Albany Plan
To establish a more rationalized government, seven British North American Colonies assembled the proposal known as the Albany Plan. This plan eventually fell through because the colonies hopes to secure their independence from Great Britain. [https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan] -
Proclamation of 1763
Issued by King George, this proclamation prohibited settlements past the line of the Appalachian Mountains. Mainly, this new proclamation dealt with the organization of new French colonies after the Seven Years War. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Proclamation_of_1763] -
Salutary Neglect
This term refers to the British Crown approach to keep the American Colonies of the New World obedient to New England government. However, this policy neglected the strict and harsh enforcement of the parliamentary laws meant to keep the colonies obedient. This term was first used in a speech given by Edmund Burke. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salutary_neglect]
