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Roanoke
What would have been the first permanent English colony in the New World if the colonists hadn't disappeared. https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in Virginia. It still stands today. A surprise attack in 1622 killed nearly a third of the Jamestown population. It was known for it’s trade resources. https://historicjamestowne.org/history/ -
House of Burgesses
In colonial Virginia, the first elective division of legislature.The House consisted of 22 members. These members acted by originating laws and granting supplies. https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses -
Mayflower/Plymouth/Mayflower Contract
In 1620, pilgrims sailed over to the New World (specifically Plymouth, MA) on the Mayflower ship. They were taught how to fish and hunt by a fellow Native American named Squanto. The first Thanksgiving was held in Plymouth and a peace treaty between Native Americans and Pilgrims was signed. Also signed was the first agreement for self-government in the city, also known as the Mayflower Compact. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/colonial-america/mayflower-compact -
New York
An original 13 colony, New York was classified as a Middle Colony. It was founded in 1626 by the Duke of York. It was later named after him as well. New York's major cities are NYC and Albany. https://www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritan businessmen formed the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1628. It was originally thought to be a profit-making location because of trade. https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h572.html -
Carolina
An English colony that was later separated into North and South Carolina. It was a constitutional monarchy founded by Robert Heath in 1629. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Carolina -
Great Puritan Migration
In the 17th Century, a whole bunch of Puritans fled England because of religious persecution. They landed in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. http://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-great-puritan-migration/ -
Maryland
Maryland was founded in 1633 by Lord Baltimore. It is one of the original 13 colonies. It was originally founded also as a refuge for Catholic believers in the time of religious distress. http://www.softschools.com/facts/13_colonies/maryland_colony_facts/2037/ -
Maryland Toleration Act
The Maryland Toleration Act granted religious freedom to all who believed in the Trinity and that Jesus was the son of God. It states: "...no person or persons whatever within this Province, or the islands, ports, harbors, creeks, or who professes to believe in Jesus Christ, shall from henceforth be any way troubled, harrassed or embarrassed for his or her religion.” https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1601-1700/maryland-toleration-act-11630122.html -
Connecticut
An original 13 colony, Connecticut was part of the New England Colonies. It participated in a rebellion against Great Britain and then became the State of Connecticut.https://www.landofthebrave.info/connecticut-colony.htm -
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island colony was founded in 1636. It is one of the original 13 colonies located on the Atlantic Coast of North America. It’s major industries were: agriculture, fishing, and breweries. https://m.landofthebrave.info/rhode-island-colony.htm -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led this rebellion against Governor William Berkeley's rule. He led Virginia colonists in this act in order to push Native Americans further West so that he could claim more land. https://www.landofthebrave.info/bacons-rebellion.htm -
Pennsylvania
The colony of Pennsylvania was an original 13 colony. It wasfounded in North America by William Penn on March 4, 1681 as dictated in a royal charter granted by King Charles II. https://m.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm -
Salem Witch Trials
Women in the town of Salem were accused of being witches when a number of children in the village came down with strange symptoms. All accused women were hanged or jailed in the end.https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trials -
Great Awakening/Enlightenment
Jonothan Edwards used the technique of fear to provoke in his people a realization that rhey are not spending enough time with God in the church and in the faith. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-ushistory1os2xmaster/chapter/great-awakening-and-enlightenment/ -
French-Indian War
The colonies of British America fought against those of New France. The cause of the war: The expansion of British colonies in North America was threatening French territoy as well as their trade routes. https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-3-main-reasons-french-indian-war-started-107257 -
Albany Plan
This plan was a guideline to create a unified and trustworthy government for the 13 colonies. Benjamin Franklin suggested it in 1754 but it failed when the British North American colonies adopted the plan as their own. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany_Plan -
Proclamation of 1763
Issued after the French-Indian war, the Proclomation of 1763 stated that colonists could not go to newly conquered lands to instate their own colonies. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
Salutary Neglect
A period of time between 17th and 18th century where trade regulations were not very severe or intense. This period eventually led to American freedom which we experience today. https://www.britannica.com/topic/salutary-neglect
