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Roanoke
Roanoke is known as "The Lost Colony" because when John White, the leader, came back to the colony, it was gone. He had left to go to England. Roanoke was located on Roanoke Island or present day North Carolina. (http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/nc/es_nc_roanoke_1.html) -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement. It was located at Virginias capital. Jamestown had struggles for awhile, like famine and disease. Jamestown was the home of many settlements.
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Salutary Neglect
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Solutary Neglect
The Solutary Neglect occurred in 3 different time periods. The Solutary Neglect was a British Crown policy of avoiding strict parliament meant to keep colonies obedient to England. http://study.com/academy/lesson/period-of-salutary-neglect-definition-effects-quiz.html -
Connecticut
Dutch fur traders settled in Connecticut near the river. These fur traders were Puritans. This colony was lead by Reverend Thomas Hooker.
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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in the Americas that met in Jamestown. There was 22 burgesses that represented 11 settlements. The House of Burgesses developed laws, carried out governor orders, and regulated taxes.
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Plymouth/Mayflower/Mayflower Compact
A group of Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620. They sailed on the Mayflower, a British ship, with a total of 102 passengers. The Mayflower Compact was signed on the Mayflower. This contract was an establishment of the first democratic government. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/symbols_freedom/pages/mayflower.html -
Great Migration
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Great Migration
The Pilgrims landed in 1620 starting the Great Migration. This migration happened because the Puritans came to America to live spiritual and righteous lives.
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New York
New York was a Dutch colony founded by Peter Minuit. It was originally called New Amsterdam until the Dutch surrendered to the English, changing the name to New York. It was a large agricultural resource.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was one of the original English settlements. It was located in Massachusetts, and it was settled by a group of Puritan refugees under Governor John Winthrop. Many people who settled there were looking for religious freedom. http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h572.html -
Maryland
The Maryland colony was located at the Atlantic coast of North America. Maryland was one of the Southern Colonies and one of the original 13 colonies. Maryland was founded by George Calvert and Lord Baltimore. https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was one of the 13 original colonies. It's located on the Atlantic coast of North America. The colony was founded by Roger Williams. Rhode Island's colonists were known for fishing and shipbuilding. https://www.landofthebrave.info/rhode-island-colony.htm -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act passed to grant freedom to religious groups and cultures. This act helped to establish The Glorious Revolution. Lord Baltimore wanted his followers to have that toleration.
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Carolina
Carolina was founded when King Charles gave the land to eight noble men. The land included both North and South Carolina originally. There were many settlements made in Carolina. http://mrnussbaum.com/history-2-2/sccolony/ -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was caused by William Berkeley, the governor, because he refused to retaliate. This rebellion was the first in American colonies. It was a rebellion made by the Virginia settlers.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, and was one of the original 13 colonies in North America. It was located near Atlantic Coast It had great agriculture including wheat and livestock. https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
Salem Witch Trials
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials was a mass hysteria where many people were accused of being witches in the town of Salem. They were accused with little to no proof. The main reason for these people being accused was because they couldn't explain the illnesses of people, so they said people were for the devil or were witches. This led to many people being killed.
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The Great Awakening/Enlightenment
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The Great Awakening/Enlightenment
The Great Awakening was a time period of religious improvement. People started to interpret the Bible themselves and break away from the Puritan ways. The Enlightenment challenged old traditions. During this time period, culture changed. http://www.ushistory.org/us/7b.asp -
French-Indian War
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Albany Plan
The Albany plan was created to make a unified government for the thirteen colonies in America. The Albany Plan was never actually carried out, but seven of the British North American colonies planned this. They joined in on this plan because the consequences were bad otherwise. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
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French-Indian War
The French and Indian War is also known as The Seven Years War. This war was between Great Britain and France and ended with The Treaty of Paris in 1763. The war was fought because it wasn't known who the Ohio river belonged to. The war took place in North America, and Britain won. http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation was issued by King George III. He forbid settlement west of the Appellation Mountains. The Proclamation was issued at the end of the French and Indian War.
http://www.history.com/news/remembering-the-proclamation-of-1763
