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Roanoke
Sir Walter Raleigh settles on Roanoke Island in 1587. He brought 117 men, women, and children with their leader John White. White left to get supplies from England, and when he returned two years later, there was not a single person on the island, and the only clue left was the word 'CROATOAN' carved into a tree. (Book) -
Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia was the first permenant English settlement. http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was a group of representitives from the English colonies that existed from 1619 to 1776. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a document signed by the original pilgrims that sailed to North America. The document stated laws and agreements that they would all follow. http://www.history.com/topics/mayflower-compact -
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The Great Migration
The movement of many Puritans from England to North America to find religious freedom. (Book) -
New York
New York was founded by the Dutch in 1624. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/new-york -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Massachusetts was settled by about 1000 puritans in 1630. This colony was established as a place of religious freedom for Puritans. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony -
Maryland
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded as a regions tolerant colony in 1636 by Rodger Williams. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/rhode-island -
Maryland Toleration Act
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Salutary Neglect
A series of laws created by British Parliament to discourage colonists from having freedom of trade. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect -
Carolina
The Carolinas were founded as a trade center. Included the modern states of North and South Carolina. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Carolina -
Connecticut
An English colony established as a settlement for puritans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Connecticut -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon Jr. lead an uprising against the governor of Virginia Sir William Bradley. https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/bacons-rebellion.htm -
Pennsylvania
This colony was founded William Penn as a religious Haven for Quakers. https://www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
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Salem Witch Trials
An event of mass hysteria in Salem Massachussets that let to the execution of 20 (innocent) people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials -
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The Great Awakening
While Europe was experiencing a movement called the Enlightenment, which focused on science and logic, The Americas had a strong movement back to Christianity led by fear tactics. (Book) -
The Albany Plan
The Albany Plan of union was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. It stated that the 13 colonies should have one unified government. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_Plan -
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French-Indian War
Also called the Seven Years War, this was a dispute between Britain and France over land. http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1763
An attempt to pacify the Native Americans by stopping the english fro invading their lands. http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
