Chapter 2 Flashcards
King Charles I
subdivided area of VA colony, chartered new colony on either side of Chesapeake Bay, granted control to Calvert
Lord Baltimore
aka George Calvert, given Maryland as reward for loyalty to crown, died before achieving goals for colony
2nd Lord Baltimore
aka Cecil Calvert, son of George, given control of MD after death of father, set to implement father’s plan in 1634
Act of Toleration
passed by Calvert, granting religious freedom to all Christians
Sir William Berkeley
royal governor of Virginia, policies favored large planters, used dictatorial powers to govern on their behalf
Nathaniel Bacon
farmer from England who led rebellion against Berkeley
Roger Williams
founded Rhode Island, advocate for complete religious toleration
Anne Hutchinson
believed antinomianism, the belief that faith alone, not deeds, necessary for salvation
Thomas Hooker
founder of Connecticut, led group of Boston Puritans to est. Hartford colony in 1636, settlers drew up first written constitution in American history, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
New Hampshire
separated from Bay colony by King Charles II
Halfway Covenant
allowed people to participate in church activities without formally announcing faith
King Charles II
Gave North & south Carolinas to 8 nobles, consolidated holdings in Atlantic coast
King James II
Duke of York
James Oglethorpe
Founder of Georgia, led settlement in Savannah, enacted strict regulations