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English Colonies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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