Early years Flashcards
Connecticut
In 1662, a charter combined New Haven and Connecticut to form Connecticut. Founded by Puritans who slightly disagreed with Massachusetts leadership
New Hampshire
No disagreement between Puritans. Just was an overflow from Massachusetts. Though it was separate, it still remained economically dependent on Massachusetts
Maryland
Became the first proprietary colony in 1632. Proprietary meant that instead of colonies being a group effort, one person (appointed by the King of England), was given total control over the colony
North Carolina
Acted as an overflow from Virginia
South Carolina
Settled by English planters. They brought their black slaves with them. Rice was later found to be a staple crop there
King Charles II
Sent his brother James to conquer the Dutch colonies and claim them. James was faced with opposition and relented. However, when he later became king, he broke his promise to those colonies
New England colonies morales
Colonies placed a great importance on family. They generally lived longer than that of the mother country and Chesapeake colonies and learned how to read
Chesapeake colonies morales
Usually did not live as long as their New England counterparts. They were generally unhealthy. Most were indentured servants, and the men outpopulated the women, which reduced population. They were often abused and many failed to survive long enough to gain their freedom. By the late 17th century, life in the Chesapeake was improving
Chesapeake (late 17th century)
Rich people moved in and built huge mansions from which to rule their enormous plantations. Black slaves were treated horribly and were on the bottom rung of society in the South. Imported slaves began to be more and more common
Mercantilists
Believed that the world’s wealth was sharply limited, and therefore one nation’s gain was automatically another nation’s loss (Export more than import was their motto)
Navigation Acts
Parliament passed these (1651, 1660, 1663, 1673) Used to control the colonies to subdue to their will and use their profits for the mother country. Exported goods could only go to other American ports or Britain. Imported goods would have to go through Britain first. Americans paid more and received less.
“Half-Way Covenant”
A half-way church membership for the children of existing members, even if the children, by the time they were of age, had not professed saving grace. This covenant was put in place in hopes to keep the church the main focus. However, secular values still increased.
When Charles II died in 1685, who became king?
His brother James II who enforced more control on the colonies
1688 Glorious Revolution
Catholic James was replaced with his Protestant daughter and her husband William of Orange
Pennsylvania
Founded as a refuge for Quakers. William Penn converted to Quakerism and founded this colony
