The First English Settlements Flashcards
What is a charter?
A contract in which someone is given the right to a specfic piece of land, and the rules of the contract.
Who established the first settlement in North America after receiving a charter?
Sir Walter Raleigh.
Where did they look for gold the first time?
Mosquito infested land.
When was the first time they went to Roanoke?
1585
When was the second time they tried to look for gold in Roanoke?
1587
What is another name for the “ Lost Colony “?
Roanoke
What happened to the people in Roanoke ?
No one knows
What was happening in England when John White went back to England to get supplies ?
Spain and England were in war. John White was delayed for 3 years.
How many people survived when they went to look for gold for the 3rd time?
38 out of 100
Who establishes Tobacco Plantations?
John Rolfe
What were some good effects from Tobacco?
Wealth
More people coming to the colonies
What was the House of Burgess
The first representative government in which people could vote for their leaders. But the king could still veto and elect the governor ( some tyranny )
What was a result when indenturned servants were brought to the colonies?
There were tensions between land owners and servants.
The servants couldn’t get there fast enough which led to slavery.
What was on the Dutch ship?
20 Africans who started off as indentured servants but then became slaves
Who was the head of the Church of England?
In 1530 King Henry
What happened when a group travels to Netherlands to separated from the Church of England?
They were welcomed but were not allowed to worship and were kicked out. They then get a charter and head to Virginia to make a pilgrimage on the Mayflower.
Why is the Mayflower Compact important?
It is the first document written in North America and a second step towards self government/representation in the colonies.
Who becomes governor for the next 30 years?
William Bradford
What happened in the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims arrive late to grow crops, so more than half died of hunger and disease due to the winter. Native Americans ( Squanto ) help the pilgrims.
What happens to Puritans when they arrive at N.A.?
They recieved a charter and come to N.A. to practice their religion freely.
John Winthrop helps start the MA Bay Colony.
Why did the Puritans come to North America?
They began to get persecuted for their beliefs in England.
What is the General Court?
Each town sent a representative, and the colonys governor was elected each year.
Who could vote?
Adult, male, and members of the church could vote.
