Chapter 2 Flashcards
what did John Winthrop do in 1630
lead an expedition of 700 puritans to the new world
New England colonies: Massachusetts; what who was the first governor in MA
John Winthrop
what did John Winthrop establish
Boston
The Example; What did Winthrop challenge his settlers
to be an example to the world
what famous quote did John Winthrop say
“the eyes of all people are on us.” “you r to be a city upon a hill”
Salem witch trials; how many girls act strange and in which year
3 girls in 1692
how many witches are tried
100
how many are executed
20
in conclusion what is admitted about the salem witch trials
the story was made up by the girls
Connecticut; who is Thomas Hooker
A reverend who moved south to practice greater religious freedom
what does Hooker establish in 1636
Hartford
fundamental orders of Connecticut; what did they create
the first written constitution of America
in Connecticut its a Govt……
for the people by the people
Rhode Island; what is significant about Rodger Williams
he is kicked out of Massachusetts for new and dangerous belief for the separation of church and state
What was founded there in RI
first Baptist Church in RI
what was considered free about this colony
everyone could worship there own religion freely
Anne Hutchinson; what did she do and why
she spoke against the church in 1634 because of women’s rights
what happened to Anne
she was tried for heresy
what was Anne next phase of action
she moved to RI with her 15 kids and then she was killed by the indians
Middle Colonies & southern colonies: Peter Minuit; he purchased what in what year
manhattan island in 1626
how much did he pay
$24 worth of supplies
Manhattan island; what was it named
New Amsterdam
what was the named changed to
New York
what did the dutch do in New York
brought many influences including the Easter egg, waffle, and santa clause
Patroon System: what is the patroon system
a person who brings 50 settlers to New Netherland
Different Colonies; what r the different colonies and which one is the least pleasant
charter
proprietary
Royal (least pleasant)