Coloines Flashcards
New England Coloines-Escape Religious Persecution what colonies?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
New England Colonies to gain economic wealth?
New Hampshire
Middle Colonies to escape religious persecution?
Pennsylvania
Middle Colonies to gain economic wealth?
New York, New Jersey, Delaware
Southern colonies to escape religious persecution?
South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina
Southern Coloines for Debtors and prisoners?
Georgia
New England Economy and Climate
Fishing, whaling, shipbuilding, dense forests, timber and fish
Middle colonies economy and climate
Wheats, grains bread basket
Southern Colony economy and climate
Warm- fertile soil
Tabaco, rice and indigo
Large Plantations
Cotton
New England diversity
Very little diversity
Middle diversity
VERY diverse
Southern diversity
Slightly diverse
Roger Williams is know for what?
Founded Rhode Island for religious tolerance and wanted everyone welcome
William Penn
Created Pennsylvania and created 1st constitutions for the quakers and their religious freedom.
James Oglethorpe
Founded Georgia a fresh start for prisoners and debtors
John Rolfe
Tabaco seed
Married Pocahontas
Brought peace between Natives and Jamestown
Make sure you know what the difference between an indentured servant and a slave
Please
Who made the laws in the 13 colonies?
The elected assembles made laws for a self government
What is a Quaker?
Thought that everyone was equal.
What is a puritan?
Thought humans were naturally sinful
What is the middle passage?
The middle passage is the longest part of the slave trip journey through the Antlantic ocean from west Africa to the West Indies.
Why was it important to be educated in the New England colonies?
They wanted to make sure that they were able to read the bible so they made sure that they could read.
How was the governor chosen for each colony?
The governors were chosen by king of England
How did the Colombian exchange affect indigenous people?
They died from diseases that we brought over
What type of government did the 13 colonies adapt?
Adopted a self government through elected assemblies and town meetings
What colony did the pilgrims settle as a place for religious freedom?
Plymouth Massachusetts
