Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

English Colonies

QuestionAnswer
Where was the first successful colony established in America? Jamestown, Virginia
what is the difference between indentured servants and slaves? Indentured servants could work for their freedom; slaves had no freedom
What are the differences between Pilgrims and Puritans? Pilgrims wanted to completely cut ties with the Church of England; Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England
What were some of the problems Jamestown colonists faced upon settlement? Starvation/Threat from Natives
Why did the colonists come to the Southern colonies? To exploit the system of Slavery and make money
What role did slavery play in the Southern plantation economy? It was the backbone of the Southern economy and made people rich
How did John Smith improve Jamestown? He made laws and made people work
Why were slaves in high demand in the South? They were free labor
What are two things that Southern economy is based upon? Slavery and cotton
What are two things the Northern economy was based upon? Shipping and trade
Why did colonists fear slaves in the South? Rebellion
What were the driving forces behind people leaving Europe for America? Economic and religious freedom
What natural environment were cities located near? Harbors
What are examples of staple crops? Cotton and tobacco
Bacon's rebellion was what? An attack on Jamestown by former indentured servants.
The Mayflower Compact was what? The first document created in the colonies; a legal contract which agreed to fair laws
Quakers believed in which of the following? Peace and equality
The proclamation of 1763 was? Establish a boundary between English colonies and Native American territories
Which natural barrier marked the boundary of English colonies in Native American territories in the 13 Colonies? Appalachian Mountains
The French and Indian War was fought between? England and France
What impact did William Penn's elected assemblies have upon the creation of the United States Government? Formed the basis of limited government
What occupation did slaves have in Middle Colonies? Worked a variety of jobs
The Enlightenment effected the 13 colonies? It highlighted new ideas of individual rights and freedoms
Created by: user-1614874
Popular Social Studies sets

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards