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Roanoke
Also known as the Lost Colony. The colonists disappeared during the Anglo-Spanish War. In present day Dare County, North Carolina. Queen Elizabeth II attempted this to permanently establish a English settlement. The colony was founded by Sir Walter Raleigh. -
Salutary neglect
An old term referring to unofficial British crown policy avoiding strict laws of parliamentary that kept American colonies obedient. https://www.landofthebrave.info/salutary-neglect.htm -
Jamestown
In June of 1606, King James I granted a charter to a group of London entrepreneurs, the Virginia Company, to establish an English settlement in the Chesapeake region of North America. On May 14, 1607, the Virginia Company settlers landed on Jamestown Island to establish an English colony 60 miles from the tip of the Chesapeake Bay.
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House of burgesses
The house of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America. The house was created by the Virginia Company. This house which governed in conjunction with a colonial governor and his council. Jamestown remained the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699, when the government was moved to Williamsburg -
mayflower compact
The Pilgrims had gotten permission from English authorities to settle in Virginia, whose northern border at the time went up to what is now New York. they decided instead to plant themselves outside the bounds of the Virginia Company patent The Mayflower Compact was an attempt to establish a form of self-government until such time as the Company could get formal permission from the Council of New England. http://mayflowerhistory.com/mayflower-compact/ -
The GreatPuritan Migration
Mass movement of the English settlers to Massachusetts, West Indies, and Barbados. Their spark to go was from religious persecution, they wanted freedom. King James of England tried to reconcile the puritans but was not quite successful. -
Masschusetts Bay Colony
a Puritan businessman formed a business called Governor and company of Massachusetts bay. A land grant was received from the Council of New England, the new leader Virginia Company of Plymouth, providing rights to the area between the Charles and Merrimack rivers -
Maryland Toleration Act
This document provided important protection to the Catholic Marylanders. Before this the Catholics were a minority. They were facing danger from the Protestants.http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/1600-1650/the-maryland-toleration-act-1649.php -
Bacon's Rebellion
Led by Nathaniel Bacon. This was an armed rebellion of the Virginia settlers to go against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. Thousands of classes and races stood up against Berkeley for his decisions.It was the first rebellion in the American colonies -
Salem Witch Trials
Series of hearings and prosecutions of ladies who have been accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts.The trials resulted in the executions of twenty people, fourteen of them women, and all but one by hanging. Including 2 children who died in prison. The most infamous trials were conducted by the Court of Oyer and Terminer in 1692 in Salem Town.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials -
Great Awakening
A religious revival between the British and American colonies. John Edwards was the minister at the time converting the church of England. people no longer believed in the pursuit of John Calvins principles. As a 'new light' people set up their own laws, schools and jobs. http://www.ushistory.org/us/7b.asp -
Albany plan
This plan was a proposal to create a unified government for the thirteen colonies. This was suggested by Benjamin Franklin. In Albany new York this came to be after a talk w delegates from Pennsylvania.
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French Indian War
This war was also known as the 7 years war. There was a long period of hatred between the British and the French. France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley constantly brought it into conflict with the claims of the British colonies. This was located in the Treaty of Paris and Britain took the victory of this war. -
Proclamation of 1763
A decree intended to conciliate the Indians and their land. This occurred after the French and Indian War. The royals closed down expansion to the west. King George wanted citizens and higher officials to gain different freedoms when buying and selling land alike. This also shielded Natives from white settlers attacking whenever. http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
Pennslyvania
One of the original 13 colonies. Founded by William Penn. The capital, Philadelphia was first to hold the second Continental congress in 1774 and 1775. The battle of Gettysburg took place here. The Independence Hall and Liberty bell are famous tourist sites today. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/pennsylvania -
Connecticut
Southernmost state in the English colonies, its located in the northeast of the US. Its capital is Hartford. The state is named for the Connecticut River which bisects the state. it is basically a state of New England. -
maryland
One of the original 13 colonies. Famous crab cakes and blue crabs. Home to Appalachian mountains and United States Naval Academy. Used to be a slave colony but was not under confederate power during the civil war. Home of the lyrics the star spangled banner.http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/maryland -
Carolina
Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the U.S. constitution. Its whole economy is based on agriculture due to how fertile it is. First to secede from the Union. Fort Sumter was here where the first shots were fired at the Confederate troops. http://www.history.com/topics/us-states/south-carolina -
Rhode Island
smallest of the U.S. states. Known as the ocean state. Founded by Roger Williams. He was banned from the Massachusetts Colony. Its capital is Providence. -
New york
Most populous state in the US. New York has the most global and fashion power. Used to have a large trading post in what is now Manhattan by the Dutch.The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother.
