The Chesapeake Vs. New England Colonies Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
<b>Chesapeake:</b>
Virginia and Maryland
<b>New England:</b>
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
2
Q
Reason for Coming
A
Chesapeake:
Young Males trying to make money
New England:
Usually religious reasons, they were families trying to find a home
3
Q
King Philips War
A
Fought against New England and the indigenous inhabitants.
4
Q
Lord Balitmore
A
Created the Maryland Acts of Toleration, dedicated to allowing religious freedom to Catholics
5
Q
The Puritans
A
From New England, they were influenced heavily by John Calvin
6
Q
Chesapeake Economy
A
Relied on Agriculture and indentured servants, but later switched to African Slaves
