Woodes Rogers Flashcards
What is Crown Colony Government?
A British colony over which the Crown retains some control
Give another name for Crown Colony Government.
Royal Colony
When did Woodes Rogers arrive in the Bahamas?
July 26th, 1718
What was the name of his ship?
Delicia
What were the 3 main jobs Rogers had to do when he arrived in Nassau?
To get control of the islands from the pirates, had to establish a government and clean up Nassau
Why did Rogers return to England in 1721?
To regain his health and to look for more money
Which 2 unexpected things happened to Rogers when he returned to England in 1721?
He was dismissed as the governor and was put into prison
Why was Rogers put into prison?
He was unable to pay his debts
How did Rogers manage to rid the Bahamas of pirates?
Woodes Rogers brought with him a pardon for all pirates that took an oath of allegiance to England
What was one of the biggest problems Woodes Rogers experiences from the settlers?
The settlers were being lazy and did not want to help clean up Nassau
When was the first House of Assembly established in The Bahamas?
September 29th, 1729
What things did George Phenney do or attempted to do for The Bahamas?
He brought Bermudian women to show them how to sew leaves of palm trees into baskets and other things and this was also the beginning of the straw work industry.
He brought large cannons and the fort could not support them. The Spanish became a threat to the colony.
What was George Phenney’s greatest setback and why was it a setback?
His wife was a hard-mouthed, ambitious woman who dominated and abused everyone she met. She monopolized the import and export trade of the colony. She overcharged inhabitants for goods she sold.
What were some of Woodes Rogers accomplishments?
He established the House of Assembly, rebuilt Nassau,
Why was Rogers chosen as the first Royal Governor of the Bahamas?
He had been a courageous and strong commander during the war between England and Spain.
