Unit 1 - (Earliest English Colonies) Flashcards

1
Q

What class did pilgrims belong to?

A

Working class

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2
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What kind of government did the pilgrims have?

A

Self-government due to signing the Mayflower Compact while on the Mayflower.

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3
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How did pilgrims act towards Native Americans?

A

Extremely Tolerant

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4
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What did the pilgrims value the most?

A

Vaulted equality and freedom of worship.

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5
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When did the Puritans arrive at the Mass. Bay colony?

A

1632

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6
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What class did the puritans belong to?

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Middle class. They were wealthier than pilgrims.

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7
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What did the puritans value the most?

A

Education and religious conformity.

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8
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What kind of government did the puritans have?

A

Theocracy

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9
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How did the puritans act towards Native Americans and other people in general?

A

Extremely intolerant (held witch trials and exiled protesters.)

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10
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What was similar between both puritans and pilgrims? (5 things)

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  • Experienced religious persecution from King James I.
  • Were searching for/seeking religious freedom.
  • Followed the Bible
  • Located in New England
  • They were suspicious of traditional authorities.
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11
Q

Where was the Plymouth colony located?

A

New England

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12
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How did the Plymouth colony thrive economically?

A

Their economy and economic growth was stimulated by small farms and fishing.

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13
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What did the population of the Plymouth colony look like?

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Mostly families and people of different age groups.

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14
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Where was the Jamestown colony located?

A

Virginia

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15
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What was the primary motivation of the Jamestown colony?

A

To find gold and land.

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16
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How did the Jamestown colony thrive economically?

A

They had large farms and harvested tobacco

17
Q

What did the population of Jamestown look like?

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Most of the population consisted of young, single men.

18
Q

What are four similarities between the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies?

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*Settled in 1600s.
*Excellent Harbors
*Initial cooperation with Native Americans
*Victims of disease and starvation.