Cba #2 Flashcards
The first permanent English settlement in America
James town
The economy of southern colonies was based on
Agriculture
This settlement was forced by a group of settlers searching for religious freedom in 1620
Plymouth
Under the system of mercantilism colonist would provide England with
Raw goods
This type of soil gave seven colonies opportunity to grow cash crops on large plantation
Fertile
The year Jamestown was founded
1607
Document that was written by the pilgrims creating self government agreed to make laws for general good of the colony
Mayflower compact
Three challenges faced by Jamestown colonists were attacked by Indian hunger and
Disease
The cash crop that saved Jamestown
Tobacco
The Virginia House of burgesses was the first ________ government in the colonies
Self government
The cities of New York Boston and Charles town are located along natural
Harbor
Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut with the idea that no matter ones religion every man should have the right to
Vote
Because the colonies were so far away from England and they needed laws to regulate themselves they formed this type of government
Representative
Roger Williams founded Rhode Island calling for the ______ of church and state
Separation
Fertile land warm climates long growing seasons and wide rivers all contributed to the plantation system in the
South