Jamestown 1607 - ANS-Colony in Virginia, The first successful settlement in the Virginia
colony founded in May, 1607. Harsh conditions nearly destroyed
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settlement became part of the Joint Stock Virginia Company of London in 1620. Grew to
be a prosperous shipping port.
First Africans brought to Virginia 1619 - ANS-The Africans became indentured servants,
similar in legal position to many poor Englishmen who traded several years labor in
exchange for passage to America. With the success of tobacco planting, African Slavery
was legalized in Virginia and Maryland, becoming the foundation of the Southern
agrarian economy.
Mayflower compact 1620 - ANS-The FIRST CONSTITUTION OF THE USA! This
document was drafted in 1620 prior to settlement by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Bay in
Massachusetts. It declared that the settlers agreed to accept majority rule and
participate in a government in the best interest of all members of the colony. This
agreement set the precedent for later documents outlining commonwealth rule. Pledged
loyalty to the King.
Great Migration of Puritans to Massachusetts 1630s &1640s - ANS-Puritans wanted to
remove all "taints" from the Church of England. Feared individualistic behavior and
formed communities of support and assumed responsibility for all people around them.
(holy watchers) the "Promised Land"- establish holy communities devoted to serving
God. "City on a Hill."
Roger Williams established Rhode Island 1636 - ANS-A preacher who clashed with the
Massachusetts Puritans over separation of church and state and was banished in 1636,
after which he founded the colony of Rhode Island to the south
William Penn established Pennsylvania 1681 - ANS-Son of very wealthy Sir Admiral
William Penn. One of wealthiest sugar planters. Rebelled against his parents. Founded
Pennsylvania for the QUAKERS—tolerant of all people, religions, and ethnicity.
nicknamed the Society of friends
***Salem Witch Trials 1692 - ANS-Wave of hysteria swept through Massachusetts
regarding outrageous religious convictions and proposed witchcraft. 150 people
arrested, 26 convicted. this changed the dynamics of wealth because the wealthy were
accused of witchcraft more often than the poor (if convicted, they lose property)
James Oglethorpe established Georgia 1732 - ANS-social reformer who established
colony of Georgia as a place for honest debtors (the poor who were in debtor's prison)
Jonathan Edwards sparked the Great Awakening 1734 - ANS-wrote "sinners in the
hands of an angry god", Puritan Minister sparked the Great revival of religionThe Great Awakening 1734 - ANS-Puritanical era where religion became important
because people feared they were going to be punished by God. Johnathan Edwards.
The French and Indian War 1754-1763 - ANS-(7 years war) French & Natives vs.
English & Colonists. Ended in 1763 with victory at Quebec ended seven years' war with
the British winning. The Taking of Montreal in 1760 ended french as a major power.
Natives sided with french as they were the lesser of two evils and had inter-racial
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