APUSH chapter 1

Question 1

Jamestown

Answer 1

The first permanent English colony in North America, was established in 1607. It was an excellent example of how colonists had to overcome the harsh conditions in colonial North America. Its eventual prosperity demostrated how committed the colonists were to transplant economic, political, and social customs and culture to North America. They were not interested in adapting to the Native American Powhatan Tribe, instead, had conflicts with them,

Question 2

Anne Hutchinson

Answer 2

Preached the ideas that God communicated directly to individuals instead of through the church elders. Se was forced to leave Massachusetts in1637. Her followers founded the colony of New Hampshire in 1639,

Question 3

John Rolfe

Answer 3

English colonist and farmer who greatly aided the colony. He is credited with introducing tobacco as a crop for export, which ensured the colony of profits. He also ushered in 8 years of peace between Indians and Colonists through his marriage to Pocahontas,

Question 4

John Smith

Answer 4

Colonial leader who brought structure and stability to Jamestown during its governing council of Virginia he was chosen to replace the previous president in 1608. He is credited with organizing trade with the Powhatan Confederacy and leading the colony through its roughest years,

Question 5

John Winthrop

Answer 5

1629 - Became the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and served in that capacity from 1630 through 1649. A puritan with strong religious beliefs. He opposed total democracy, believing the colony was best governed by a small group of skillful leaders. He helped organize the New England Confederation in 1643 and served as its first president,

Question 6

Martin Luther

Answer 6

Led the reformation by declaring that eternal savlation was a gift from God rather than something earned by faith and good works,

Question 7

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Answer 7

• King Charles gave the puritans a right to settle and govern a colony in the Massachusetts Bay area. The colony established political freedom and a representative government,

Question 8

Massachusetts Bay Area

Answer 8

The colony established political freedom and a representative government,

Question 9

Mayflower Compact

Answer 9

• The first agreement for self-government in America. It was signed by the 41 men on the Mayflower and set up a government for the Plymouth colony