unit 1 (chapters 1-3) Flashcards
mercantilism
Eco theory
strengthen motherland
discontent btwn merchants and traders
theory to the NW
treaty of tordesillas
redefined the demarcation line of colonization in the NW
gave port. all lands to the east
gave Spain all lands to the west
headright system
offered settlers 50-100 acres of land
if they paid their own way to the NW
indentured servants
worked for a sponsor
for a certain amount of time
in exchange for payment to the NW
roger Williams
settled in RI
questioned Puritan beliefs
separation of church and state
Anne Hutchinson
taught contrary to puritans beliefs and banished
moved to RI
died in an Indian war
Calvinism
predestination
based off of john Calvin
separation of church and England
Thomas hooker
Connecticut
first constitution: fundamental orders f Connecticut
Quakers
religious toleration in PA
society of friends inner light vs religious teachings
puritans
really religious
purification of church and England from Catholicism
Massachusetts
pilgrims
separatists
Plymouth
king Philips war
btwn England colonies and Indians
result of growing animosity and hostility
high casualty rates on both sides