Viginia Colonies Flashcards
List the 4 New England Colonies
- New Hampshire
- Massachusettes
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
Who tried to colonize Roanoke Island?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Where was Roanoke located?
Off the coast of North Carolina
Why did peasants in England want to colonize parts of the New World(2 reasons)?
- To use the additional resources provided in the New World to acquire more wealth from trade
- To conquer more land, which consequently leads to more power + wealth
Why did Sir Walter Raleigh want to colonize Roanoke Island?
To look for gold + gain wealth
New English colonizers were told to use what to help govern their land?
Self-government: One person or group governing land that doesn’t have to consult the English Government to make decisions for the conquered territory
In order to help newly conquered American territories thrive, what did the King use instead self-governments, which were ineffective?
Giving power to an appointed governor to…
Who was appointed governor?
Lord Delaware
What is a capitalist?
Someone who has enough money to rival nobility/the upper class
What is a joint-stock company?
A company that allows people to invest money in a company in a colony in the New World, who use that money to grow their business, and in return, the investors receive equity in their company.
