Module 1 The first colonies Flashcards
(44 cards)
What were the primary reasons for the English settlement of North America?
To escape religious persecution, seek economic opportunities, and establish a permanent presence in the New World.
What were the results of the first attempts at English settlement in North America?
The attempts were largely unsuccessful, with the notable failure at Roanoke Island leading to lessons learned for future settlements.
What factors pushed and pulled Puritan groups to colonize North America?
Push: Religious persecution in England. Pull: Desire for religious freedom and a new beginning in a new land.
What were the unique challenges that the Pilgrims and Puritans faced in the Americas?
Harsh environmental conditions, food scarcity, and conflicts with Native Americans.
In what ways were the Pilgrims of Plymouth different from the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay?
Pilgrims were Separatists seeking religious refuge; Puritans aimed to reform the Church of England and establish a ‘city upon a hill.’
What was the first permanent European settlement in North America?
St. Augustine, established by the Spanish.
Who signed the royal charter for the Virginia Company of London?
King James I.
What was the purpose of the Virginia Company of London?
To gather support for colonization efforts in North America through a joint-stock company.
What was the main goal of the Jamestown settlers?
To find gold and establish a profitable colony.
What significant event occurred during the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown?
The ‘Starving Time,’ when nearly three-fourths of the colonists died.
What was the outcome of the First Anglo-Powhatan War?
It turned in favor of the colonists after they captured Pocahontas in 1613.
What did Thomas West, Lord De la Warr, bring to Jamestown?
A system of discipline and the Lawes, Divine, Morall, and Martiall.
What did the Lawes, Divine, Morall, and Martiall establish?
A legal code that included rules and punishments for settlers.
What was the Puritan Dilemma?
The struggle to live a virtuous life in a sinful world while adhering to strict religious convictions.
Who were the Pilgrims?
Puritan Separatists seeking religious refuge who settled in Plymouth in 1620.
What concerns led the Pilgrims to leave Holland?
Fear of cultural corruption and potential persecution from Spain.
What was the Pilgrims’ goal in receiving a grant from the Virginia Company?
To settle in Virginia and establish a new community.
Fill in the blank: The first English settlement in North America was established on _______.
Roanoke Island.
True or False: The Pilgrims were primarily motivated by economic opportunities.
False.
What was a significant difference in the motivations of the Pilgrims and Puritans?
Pilgrims sought separation from the Church of England; Puritans sought reform within it.
Who granted the charter to the Pilgrims?
Sir Edwin Sandys
He was not concerned with the religious beliefs of the Scrooby Congregation.
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims originally set sail on?
Mayflower and Speedwell
The Speedwell had issues that required the Pilgrims to turn back.
How many passengers were on the Mayflower when it departed for America?
102 passengers and 50 crew members
What significant event occurred on September 6, 1620?
Departure of the Mayflower bound for America
