chapter 2 terms

Question 1

movement to reform church, launched in Germany by Martin Luther. Questioned authority of pope, sought to end selling of indulgences and wanted bible translation. CONTEXT- england 1530’s, Henry broke with roman catholic church. 1500’s-england used to be spains ally but now were competting aganist their growing catholic empire)

Answer 1

protestant reformation

Question 2

idea of nation and state. Strong pride in ones country. unifies them.

Answer 2

nationalism

Question 3

oldest son inherits all farm propert/land. CONTEXT- early exploration/settlement of Americas

Answer 3

primogeniture

Question 4

short term partner ship between multiple investors to fund commercial enterprise. such arrangements funded England’s early colonial adventures

Answer 4

joint stock company

Question 5

Lord De la Warr comes in 1610 declaring war against Natives. Destroyed villages. 1st war ended when Pocahontas married John Rolfe. 2nd war in 1644 when Natives tried to win over Virginians. They were defeated. (CONTEXT- English landed in 1607 in James river aera and called Natives Powhatans.)

Answer 5

1st/2nd Powhatan war

Question 6

rep parliamentary assembly created to govern Virgina, establishing a precedent for government in English colonies.

Answer 6

house of burgesses

Question 7

1699, passed in Maryland, promised toleration to all Christians but death of Jews/Atheists. Ensured Maryland would attract catholic migrants. (CONTEXT- Maryland founded by Lord Baltimore)

Answer 7

Act of Toleration

Question 8

1661, first formal statue governing the treatment of slaves. Denied slaves basic rights and gave control to masters. (CONTEXT- English was colonizing west indies. Sugar lords took over Tabacco in the 17th century. They got African slaves who outnumbered the white settlers.)

Answer 8

Barbados slave code

Question 9

late 1500’s, bound 5 tribes (Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayuga’s, Senacs) in Mohawk valley of what is now modern day NY

Answer 9

Iroquois confederacy

Question 10

ruled England from 1558-1603. Last monarch of the tudor dynasty in England

Answer 10

Elizabeth I

Question 11

(1566-1625) First Stuart king of England. Allowed Virgina company of London to establish colony in 1606. Advocate of royal absolutism led to problems with parliament. Ordered new translation of bible (king James version)

Answer 11

James I

Question 12

English explorer/solider. Jamestown, Virgina. Saved by Pocahantas.

Answer 12

Captain John smith

Question 13

Native American who belonged to the Powhatan people

Answer 13

Pocahontas

Question 14

2nd governor of Jamestown (1607-1754) Attacks Natives using “Irish tatcis”

Answer 14

Lord de la warr

Question 15

early English settler in Jamestown. Tabacco cultivation. Marriage to Pocahontas ended Powhatan war.

Answer 15

John Rolfe