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Roanoke
Upon John White's arrival back to Roanoke, all the colonists had disappeared. All that was left was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a tree. No one knows what exactly happened there, and is a mystery still to this day. Archeologist say that there were extreme conditions between 1587 and 1589, which could have led to the Lost Colony. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/roanoke-colony-deserted, (Notes). -
Jamestown
In 1607, Jamestown established along the coast of Virginia. The colony got off to a rough start with only 38 of the 150 settlers survived the first winter due to the harsh conditions that were presented to them. The settlers did not have a good relationship with the Native Americans. This led to many wars between them , and many deaths on both sides. (notes) -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses started to form in 1619 and went all the way to 1776. In 1776, this was the last year the House of Burgesses was in effect. This was the first legislature made up of elected representatives in North America. (Notes) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Burgesses) -
The Great Migration
The Great Migration was a period in time where the Puritans migrated to Massachusetts and the West Indies. There were roughly 80,000 people who left England during this time. The reason for this migration was due to religious persecution under the English church. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puritan_migration_to_New_England_(1620–1640)#:~:text=The%20term%20Great%20Migration%20usually%20refers%20to%20the,quest%20for%20freedom%20to%20practice%20their%20Puritan%20religion.) -
Mayflower/ Plymouth/ Mayflower Compact
In 1620, the Pilgrims settled in the Plymouth colony. 100 passenger, 35 Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower. 65 days later, the Mayflower landed at Cape Cod. Later The Mayflower Compact was established. This established the foundation for the colony's government. (notes) -
New York
New York was a middle colony that was settled by the Dutch. The Dutch called this settlement New Netherlands and New York City was known as New Amsterdam. When the British took over this area, they renamed the territory for the Duke of York. (Notes) -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
In 1630, the Puritans settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Colony was led by Governor John Winthrop who believed "We shall be as a city upon a Hill". In this colony the Puritans came up with laws that were tied to the beliefs of the Puritan Church. Later, the Massachusetts Bay Colony became the largest and most influential New England colony. (Notes) -
Maryland
Maryland was a southern colony settled by Lord Baltimore. This colony was created for persecuted Catholics to settle. When Lord Baltimore died, his son took over, and under his reign Maryland became mostly protestant dominant. This is why the Toleration Act of 1649 went into effect. (Notes) -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was a New England Colony, that was established by Roger Williams and his supporters. Roger Williams founded Rhode Island, because he didn't want religious persecution for Christians. (notes) -
Connecticut
Connecticut was an English colony, and was a settlement for the Puritan congregation. The Colony was later a scene for war, as the English fought the Indians who were living their before them. (Notes) -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act of 1649 granted religious freedom to all Christians living in Maryland. This was due to the combination of Catholics and Protestants living in Maryland at the time. (Notes) -
Carolina
Carolina was a southern colony, that was settled by supporters of King Charles. Carolina had easy access to the trade in the West Indies. Therefore, Carolina thrived on cash crops such as rice, indigo, and tobacco. Later, Carolina was split into North and South Carolina, and became a royal colony. (notes) -
Bacon's rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon raised an unauthorized militia o indentured servants , slaves, and poor farmers to retaliate against a series of Native American attacks on the Virginia frontier. Then other events led up to Bacon's attack on Jamestown. Bacon and his men attacked and destroyed Jamestown, burning it to the ground and killing many people good and bad. (Notes) -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a middle colony settled by William Penn in 1682. Penn established Pennsylvania as a holy experiment. In Pennsylvania every male settler received 50 acres and the right to vote. (Notes) -
Salutary Neglect
This policy started in 1690 and lasted into the 1720s. This policy was a British policy in the 13 colonies that allowed colonists to violate the laws involving trade. This was a benefit to the colonists, and as resulted it increased their profits in trade. (https://www.landofthebrave.info/salutary-neglect.htm) -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials started when a group of young girls claimed to be possessed, and accused several women of witchcraft. Many people from men, women, and children were killed during this time, because they were accused of being possessed. During this time there was mass hysteria. (Notes) -
Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
The Great Awakening was a religious movement led by Jonathan Edwards, that impacted the English colonies. This movement influenced how the church's culture was. The Great Awakening influenced ordinary people to have a personal connection with God. (https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening#:~:text=%20Great%20Awakening%20%201%20First%20Great%20Awakening.,a%20significant%20impact%20during%20the%20Great...%20More%20) -
Albany Plan
This was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. This was the first important proposal to unite the colonies as one. This was not created to gain independence from Britain. Unfortunately, this plane was not carried out. (https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan) -
French-Indian War
This war started in 1754 and ended in 1763. The war began over the issue of if the Ohio River was part of the British Empire. This led to a series of wars before the British finally declared war in 1756, giving it the nickname "The Seven Year War". https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War -
Proclamation of 1763
This was issued by the British at the end of the French Indian War. This document created something known as the proclamation line. The proclamation line separated British colonies from the Native Americans land. (https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of#:~:text=The%20Proclamation%20of%201763%20was%20issued%20by%20the,the%20encroachment%20of%20European%20settlers%20on%20their%20lands.)
