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Roanoke
Roanoke is know as the Last Colony. John White was the leader at the time. There was 150 colonist at Roanoke. John White went to England to get more supplies. It took three years for him to return, do to the Spanish Armada. When he returned, the colony was deserted. The only trace least was the word "CRO" carved in a tree. https://www.history.com/news/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke -
Jamestown
In 1607, 100 settlers landed at the coast of Virginia. Their settlement failed due to them not being prepared for the harsh winters and war between the Natives. Then in 1610 new settlers came with new supplies. Tobacco became the number one export. There was a time of peace between the native and the settlers due to the marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas.
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House of Burgesses
First British governing body in overseas British Colony. George Yeardley established it in Jamestown. Only land owners could vote. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
The Great Puritan Migration
The Puritans left England on the ship called the Mayflower to escape religious persecution. They landed in whats today Massachusetts. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/ -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Compact
A group of puritans left England. They got on the ship called Mayflower. Once the Puritans landed in Massachusetts they signed the Mayflower Compact. This document was a set of laws for them to follow. William Bradford wrote "Of Plymouth Plantation" as a historical document.
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New York
The Dutch first had control over New York. They called it New Amsterdam. In 1664, the British took control of it and called it New York. New York was one of the 13 colonies.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was settled by 1,000 Puritan. They established a theocratic government. Theocratic Government is a government is ran by religion. Only for church members. By 1640, the colony grew to 20,000 people. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
The first Colonists came to the shore at St. Clements island. Lord Baltimore founded it. They were groups of Catholics and Protestants. Maryland was a safe place for Roman Catholics.
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Rhode Island
The Colony was established by Roger Williams. Rhode Island was one of the New England Colonies. In 1776, the colonies become states. Rhode Island joined the other 13 colonies.
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Connecticut
Connecticut was one of the 13 colonies. It was founded by Thomas Hooker. Hartford is the capital today. Connecticut was part of the New England colony.
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Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act was religious freedom. The law states no one will be persecuted for what they believe in. It was a crime to mock anyone for their faith.
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Carolina
King Charles the II granted eight lords to settle in the Carolina's. In 1660, there were 1,000 colonies living in Carolina's. In 1712, the Carolina's was split into two colony's. North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was an up raising against The House of Burgesses. A man named Nathaniel Bacon was a small farmer. He tried to attend the House of Burgesses but, was arrested. So Bacon formed a small army and attacked Jamestown. The Governors fled for their lives but came back with their own army and Bacon and his army fled. The House of Burgesses called Bacon a rebel. Bacon died shortly after.
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Pennsylvania
The founder of Pennsylvania was William Penn. It was a safe place for Quakers. Philadelphia, the capital was the first place of the Continental Congresses. The place where they signed the Declaration of Independence. After the Revolutionary war Pennsylvania was the second state formed.
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Salem Witch Trials
In a small Village called Salem, young girl's said that they were possessed by the devil. Since this town was all christian, hysteria spread. Many people for several month were accused, up tp 150 people. https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening/ Enlightenment
The Great Awakening was a religions movement. Leaders in the church would go from town to town preaching. Jonathan Edwards had a great influence at this time. He wrote "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Enlightenment was an age of Science.
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Albany Plan
The Albany Plan was a plan to make the North American colony under one centralized government. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/albany-plan -
Salutary Neglect
Salutary Neglect was a policy by Britain. This policy let the colony's do whatever they wanted with trade. Britain didn't enforce trade rules.
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French-Indian War
The French-Indian War was between Great Britain and France. The war started over land. The Native alined with the French against Britain. The War lasted from 1754-1763. The Treaty was signed in Paris.
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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was at the end of the French-Indian War. Great Britain drew a line signifying that colonies couldn't go settle on new land. The Natives owned the land, which made the colonies mad.
https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
