The Eleutheran Adventurers Flashcards
What does Eleutheria mean?
It is a Greek word meaning Freedom
Who were the Eleutheran Adventurers?
A group of English Puritans and religious independents
Where did the Eleutheran Adventurers come from?
Bermuda and England
Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers decide to settle in The Bahamas?
Wanted to have religious freedom and be under the British rule
What was the name of the first constitution of The Bahamas?
Articles and Orders
What type of government did the Eleutheran Adventurers have?
Republic
Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers leave Bermuda?
They were expelled from Bermuda for their failure to swear allegiance to the Crown, and left in search of a place in which they could freely practice their faith
Name the leader of the Eleutheran Adventurers.
William Sayle
Give two reasons why settlers from Bermuda went to England in 1647.
To get permission and funding
Which year did the Eleutheran Adventurers leave Bermuda?
1648
What was the name of the company formed by William Sayle?
The Company of Adventurers for the Plantation of the Islands of Eleutheria
State the problems faced while the Eleutheran Adventurers were going to The Bahamas.
There was a captains dispute, encountered a storm and got shipwrecked
What did the Eleutheran Adventurers donate to show appreciation for the assistance they received?
Ten tons of braziletto wood
What two problems did the Eleutheran Adventurers faced after they landed in Eleuthera?
Lack of shelter and food
Who gave assistance to the Eleutheran Adventurers when they faced hardships in Eleuthera?
Virginia and New England
What were the names of the two captains on the ship going to Eleuthera?
Captain William Sayle and Captain Butler
How did the Eleutheran Adventurers solve the problems they faced?
They seeked shelter, gathered fruits and animals, and got assistance from Virginia and New England
How did the Eleutheran Adventurers make a living?
They made a living off of wood, ambergris, and did occasional wrecking
Why was Sayle Island renamed Providence?
To distinguish it from other providences
