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Roanoke
Roanoke was where the English made their first attempt to settle in North America. Soon after their arrival many settlers returned to England to get supplies. When they came back everyone was gone, therefore the nickname, "The Lost Colony." http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/nc/es_nc_roanoke_1.html -
Jamestown
The first English settlement in North america that was permanent. It is located in present day Williamsburg, Virginia. https://www.britannica.com/place/Jamestown-Colony -
House of Burgesses
The assembly of representatives in colonial Virginia. This was the first British overseas elective governing body. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
In 1620 many separatists sailed to America in a ship called the Mayflower, this ship arrived at Plymouth rock. This was the first permanent settlement of the Europeans in the new world. All the adult males the were on the Mayflower had to sign the Mayflower Compact,the start of the government of Plymouth. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/plymouth -
New York
The Colony of New York was founded and also named after the Duke of York in 1626. This colony existed until 1776, when it joined the rebellion against Great Britain. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Carolina
The colony of Carolina was granted to Sir Robert Heath in 1629 by King Charles I of England, from which the names "Carolina" comes from. http://www.sandersweb.net/nc/carolinacolony.htm -
The Great Migration
The migration of the puritans of England to New England, the Chesapeake, and the West Indies. This migration was to gain religious freedom. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/ -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
This old English settlement was settled by about 1000 Puritans led by John Winthrop and Deputy Governor Thomas Dudley. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
This southern colony was founded by Lord Calvert, Lord Baltimore, and other colonists. The name Maryland was chosen to honor King Charle's I wife. https://www.landofthebrave.info/maryland-colony.htm -
Connecticut
The colony of Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker in 1636. Its name comes from the Native Indian phrase which means "river whose water is driven by tides or winds." https://www.landofthebrave.info/connecticut-colony.htm -
Rhode Island
Founded by Roger Williams, this colony was often settled by religious refugees from the Massachusetts bay colony. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usaweb/snapshot/Rhode_Island.htm -
Maryland Toleration Act
This act was passed due to instructions from Lord Baltimore and defended Maryland from the charge of intolerance to Protestants. http://oll.libertyfund.org/pages/1649-maryland-toleration-act -
Bacon's rebellion
The revolt against American Indians and the colonial government in the colony of Virginia. This was led by 29 year old Nathaniel Bacon and was the first rebellion in the America colonies. https://www.landofthebrave.info/bacons-rebellion.htm -
Pennsylvania
This middle colony was discovered by William Penn and other colonists in 1681. This colony was often seen a a place for Quakers to settle. https://www.historycentral.com/TheColonies/PA.html -
Salutary Neglect
This policy was the lack of British enforcement on trade laws in America by intention. This greatly affected Massachusetts in the 18th century. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/what-was-the-british-policy-of-salutary-neglect/ -
Salem witch trials
The many of investigations and persecutions of 19 people who were thought to be witches. This took place in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
A religious revival of the English colonies, in which Christian leaders traveled around preaching the gospel. Many people came to believe in Christianity at this time. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening -
French-Indian War
The nine year war fought between France and Great Britain over a great amount of colonial territory of North America. https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War -
Albany Plan
The plan of representatives of seven of the British North American colonies to place bring the colonies under a more centralized government. This was the first important attempted to bring the colonies in as one although it was never carried out. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
Proclamation of 1763
This royal proclamation was issued after the end of the french intended to conciliate the Indians. This caused expansion west, and was the first measure that had an impact on all colonies. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
