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Roanoke Colony
The Roanoke Colony was established in 1585. It was the first attempt at founding a permanent English settlement in North America. It was established in what is today's Dare County, North Carolina. The colony was funded by Sir Walter Raleigh, however, he never visited it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Colony -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in America. Located in Virginia, the colonial city was settled by the English in 1607. https://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/ -
House Of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first elective government in the New World. Established by George Yeardly in Jamestown Virginia, the original membership of the House of Burgesses was 22. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a document describing how the Plymouth Colony would be governed. It was the first document like this in the United States and lead to more documents like The Declaration of Independence. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-Compact -
New York
Founded by British settlers in 1626, New York was named after the Duke of York. It became one of the United States in 1776 in order to rebel against British rule. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Great Puritan Migration
The Great Puritan Migration was a time period of Europeans sailing to The New World, specifically to the New England States. They traveled mainly for religious reasons, but for economic reasons as well. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/ -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was originally founded by 1,000 Puritan refugees from England. It was funded by King Charles I. Their settlement lead to the modern day state of Massachusetts. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colon -
Maryland
Maryland became a colony when Lord Baltimore wanted a safe haven for Catholics in the new world. His plan backfired and eventually the colony accepted all forms of Christianity, including protestants. http://thehistoryjunkie.com/maryland-colony-facts/ -
Connecticut
The Connecticut colony was established in 1633 and centered around the Connecticut River. Settlers moved here mainly because its neighboring colony, Massachusetts, was getting too crowded. https://www.thoughtco.com/connecticut-colony-103870 -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams when he was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Its main industries included farming and fishing. https://www.landofthebrave.info/rhode-island-colony.htm -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act was a law that converted the state from a Catholic Haven to one that allowed all forms of Christianity, including Protestant. This act influenced future documents concerning religion. https://www.encyclopedia.com/politics/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/maryland-toleration-act-april-2-1649 -
Carolinas
In 1663, King Charles II gave the Carolina territory to 8 of his loyal supporters to settle and govern. A dispute between these supporters about how to govern the land resulted in it being split into the North and South Carolinas. http://www.celebrateboston.com/history/carolinas.htm -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion occurred when Nathaniel Bacon armed Virginia settlers and attacked nearby Indian tribes to oppose the rule of Governor William Berkeley. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon%27s_Rebellion -
Pennsylvania
Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Pennsylvania is most known for its agriculture industry and its contribution to the Revolutionary War. https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
Salem Witch Trials.
The Salem Witch Trials were accusations of hundreds of people for witchcraft after girls in the area started experiencing drug-like symptoms. 19 of the "Witches" were executed via hanging and one was pressed to death. -
Great Awakening
At a time during the 1730's and 1740's when there was little passion for religion in America, Christian leaders traveled from town to town preaching about Salvation and sins. The result was a new enthusiasm for Christianity. https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/great-awakening -
Albany Plan
The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a conflict between the French and British for control of North America. Both sides enlisted the help of nearby Indian tribes who consequently fought each other. https://www.britannica.com/event/French-and-Indian-War -
Proclamation of 1763
In 1763 the British Crown made a proclamation that attempted to stop the encroachment of settlers on Native American Land. It is still an important cornerstone in Native American History today. https://www.britannica.com/event/Proclamation-of-1763 -
Salutary Neglect
Salutary Neglect was the unofficial policy of the British Government that was an intentional lack of reinforcement of trade laws onto colonists. The phrase salutary neglect comes from a speech given by Edmund Burke on March 22, 1775. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/what-was-the-british-policy-of-salutary-neglect/
