Colonial America Flashcards
What era was characterized by exploration, immigration, and settlement?
The Age of Exploration and Colonization
What is significant about the date 1607
The first permanent settlement in North America was founded in Jamestown, Virginia
What were early colonial examples self-government?
government by its own people
Virginia House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Why was there a need for self-government in colonial America, even though most colonists considered themselves English citizens?
- There had to be some type of rules and laws to follow because the British couldn’t do it thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Self government was an important step in the growth of the colonies.
- The British neglected colonial affairs/matters.
What were the effects of the Great Awakening on colonial society?
- It encouraged individuals to exercise their own judgment
- New religious groups took root
- Emphasis on education grows
- It made Americans more willing to challenge authority prior to the American Revolution
What was the basic Puritan philosophy on how to lead one’s life?
People should live simple, work hard, and be dedicated to their religion
What were some of the colonies that practiced religious diversity?
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New Jersey
What immigrant group settled in North America during the Colonial Era more that any other?
British
What was the primary cause of the economic differences among the colonies in North America?
Physical Geography
What are raw goods?
unprocessed materials of and kind. For example, lumber, furs, tobacco, sugar, raw cotton, and wool would be considered raw materials.
Where did raw materials come from during the Colonial Era?
Most came from colonies and were shipped to Britain where such items as cotton cloth, woolen, metal goods, and guns would be manufactured for trade, especially in West Africa.
What was one of the primary reasons for the creation of the slave trade in the Americas?
Slavery provided inexpensive labor in a highly agricultural, laborer-intensive economy.
What were the primary crops grown in the Southern Colonies during the Colonial Era?
Rice, tobacco, and indigo
Why were the French interested in the Mississippi River and access to the Great Lakes during the Colonial Era?
They wanted to trade and trap furs
Why was large-scale agriculture a primary economic activity in the Southern Colonies?
Southern Colonies had a longer growing season, a good climate, and fertile soil.
What was a devastating effect of the Europeans’ exposure to the Native Americans?
Native Americans were exposed to diseases which decreased the population because they had no immunity to these diseases.
What were the primary(main) economic activities in Massachusetts during the Colonial Era?
imports, fur trading, shipbuilding, and fishing
Which country founded the colony of New Amsterdam?
The Netherlands(people from here are called Dutch) founded the colony of New Amsterdam(which later became New York)
What was the main economic activity throughout all thirteen colonies during the Colonial Era?
Agricultural production/farming was the main economic activity in Colonial America
Which colony was founded by a Quaker as a place where all Christian religions could be practiced freely?
Pennsylvania
How were both slaves and free blacks alike in the political world of Colonial America?
Neither group was allowed to have the power to vote
Which export grown by colonists during the 1600s and 1700s became most important to England?
Tobacco
What is the economic theory of mercantilism?
The idea that colonies existed for the benefit of the “Mother Country”.
What did the founding of Jamestown prove?
That Europeans could survive in the New World
