Colonization Flashcards
1
Q
Jamestown
A
1607
first successful English colony
2
Q
Virginia House of Burgesses
A
1619
first representative government in the colonies
3
Q
Mayflower Compact
A
1620
signed by Pilgrims for self-government
4
Q
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
A
1639
first written constitution in the colonies by Thomas Hooker
5
Q
First Great Awakening
A
1731-1755
religious revival in colonies
influenced founders
6
Q
French and Indian War
A
1754-1763
war over fur trade and land between Britain & France
colonists gain military experience
Frances loses land, Britain in debt
