Semester Review Flashcards
What are some characteristics of the New England Colonies
Little farming, Cold Climate, Rocky Soil, Good harbors for trade and fishing
What are examples of basic human rights in historical documents
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower compact
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Were were all the first British settlements located near
Atlantic Ocean
What were the leading causes of differences in the 13 colonies
Geographic conditions, weather
Led to the economic and social differences
Why do people in the south have slaves
They needed to have slaves because they needed to have someone plant and harvest their cash crops leading to the use of the Slaves from Africa
Why was the Mayflower Compact founded
To established self-government in America
What is mercantilism
It’s an economic system used Americas colonies existed to make money for England
Who was the first representative assembly in America
The Virginia House of Burgesses
Who started trial by jury
The thing Magna Carta
Who influenced American Government
Magna Carta Mayflower Compact John Locke Virginia House of Burgesses and town meetings
What year was Jamestown and how did it almost fail
It was founded in 1607 and it also failed due to the swampy location that caused disease
When and who started the Plymouth colony
It was started in 1620 by Pilgrims
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War
Was about disputed land claims in the Back County between the French and England
Why did the British start taxing the colonists
Because they were in debt from the French and Indian War
Why did the Colonists become angry with Britain
They had no representation in Parliament and couldn’t vote on them
