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Roanoke
The governor of Roanoke, John White, came back to his settlement from a supply-trip to England. However, upon his return the settlement was gone. There was no sign of violence or trace of where they went except "Croatoan" carved into a pole in the center of town.
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Jamestown
Americas first permanent English colony. At first, the colony didn't survive and they fought with Indians. Then a supply ship came and Jamestown boomed, tobacco being their main income.
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House of Burgesses
The house of burgesses was an assembly of representatives to elect legislatives in North America.
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Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first written framework of government of the U.S. It was first signed on the Mayflower by 41 English colonists.
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Massachuestts Bay Colony
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Carolina
The land of Carolina was split up between 8 English noblemen. Eventually it was separated into north and soul Carolina as royal colonies.
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Maryland
Maryland was settled in 1634 by the English. Tobacco was the main cash crop. In Maryland there was religious freedom for the Catholics. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-settlement-of-maryland -
Connecticut
One of the original 13 colonies founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker at Hartford. Before it was a colony it was owned by Great Britten until a rebellion released them.
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Rhode Island
Roger Williams was banned to the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs that differed from England. From there he moved onto Providence. Settlements grew from there a formed Rhode Island.http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/rhode-island -
New York
First New York was owned by the Dutch before England took over and named it New York. Many many people cam through Ellis Island to become U.S. citizens.
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Maryland toleration act
An act passed to allow religious toleration in settlements in Maryland allowing people to flee from Roman Catholic ruling.
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/1600-1650/the-maryland-toleration-act-1649.php -
Bacon's rebellion
An armed rebellion against two leaders, Nathaniel Bacon and William Berkeley over fur trades with Indians.
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Pennsylvania
William Penn found Pennsylvania as a secure area for himself and his fellow Quakors. After being established, the deceleration of independence was written here.
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Great Migration
The Great Migration was the Puritans moving out of England to Holland for safety. From there to Plymouth which was their home.
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Salem witch trials
Took place in Salem Massachusetts against people they thought were involved in witch craft and dark magic. They, however, did not actually burn people at the stake.
http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials -
Salutary Neglect
As long as the colonies were loyal to the British government and paid taxes, they were safe to trade. However, laws were not forced. Therefore, this allows for the colonies to ban together to fight for independence.
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The Great Awakening
A Protestant religious revival taking place in Europe and America laving a permeant impact on religious movements. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Great_Awakening -
Albany Plan
Although never carried out, the Albany plan was a plan to place British North Americas under a central government.
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
French-Indian War
The French-Indian war was between the French and Indian allies against the British. George Washington rose to power as a general.
http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1763
Following the end of the French and Indian war, King George the third issued this to ban all settlement past a certain point along the Appalachian Mountains.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
