History Unit 1 Section 3 Flashcards
Mayflower Compact
1st written framework of self government-fleeing English government
Majority rules-men can vote only
Pilgrims
Puritans who wanted to purify church if England (religious freedom)
Mayflower voyage 1620 PROVINCETOWN FIRST
Mass Bay Colony was founded by who and what was it
In 1630 by Gov John Winthrop, became symbol of Puritanism
Swallows mayflower compact
City upon a hill speech
Talks about people should collectively be good examples so God will favor them
Intended to be a set standard for the rest of the world. Be a guiding source or punished
What were the dissenters
People who believe in following God’s plan for them, and refused to follow the Puritan church. The puritans don’t tolerate them wither
Who were some famous Dissenters
Anne Hutchinson, leaders oppose preaching by women and she disagreed
Leader: Roger Williams. Symbol of religious freedom, eventually kicked out and moved to RI
Salem Witch Trials
1692, conviction of “witches” in the village when children/cattle fell sick
Creates a witch hunt motivated by fear
Scapegoats (don’t like puritans, family feuds, financial/political gain)
Guilt by association/questionable evidence
What were the middle colonies
New Netherland and Pennsylvania
New Netherland
A weak colony, Dutch were pushed out by English and “New York” was created
Pennsylvania
Founded by William Penn
Haven for Quakers
Diversity in middle colonies
No single group dominates, religious and ethnic diversity
Indentured servants in England
Works to pay for immigration
Many more decide to stay in England
Less push and pull factors ?
Scots and Irish
Poorer than English
Economic driven
Now part of Great Britain
What was a push factor of the Germans
European war/taxes
Why did Germans go to Pennsylvania
Cheaper land/food, high wages
Who was involved in Bacon’s rebellion in 1676
Nathaniel Bacon led Virginia colonists and many landless former indentured servants upset about Indian attacks
Why was bacons rebellion significant
1st armed uprising against British rule
Indentured servant practice slows
African slavery grows
How many slaves were there
1.5 million in NA and SA in the 1700s
250,000 to 13 colonies
What was triangular trade
Traders bringing manufactured goods to Africa—>traded for slaves (middle passage) —–>slaves brought to colonies and traded for new materials
Where was slavery in the Americas
Drew in middle colonies and New England
Mainly in south
Why was slavery mostly in the south
Better farming, and plantations could be used for tobacco, rice, indigo and sugar
Why did the new Church of England reflect Catholic values
It just split from it
What did John Winthrop and the Puritans believe in
Predestination-god has mapped out your life
What was democracy like in NE
Town meetings where most decision making took place, until 1691 you must be a member if the church to vote, after 1691 you Judy gave to be a landowner
What was the economy of New England like
Subsistence farming Fishing Shipbuilding Timber Whaling
What was King Philip’s War also called and when did it take place
One of the most violent interactions
Metacom’s Rebellion
1675-6
What happened in King Philip’s War
Destroyed 20% of English villages by NA
5% of adult population killed
