unit 2 1607-1754

Question 1

Jamestown

Answer 1

1607

beginning of permanent settlements in North America
funded by Virginia Company-wanted profit
John smith leader

Powhatan confederacy helped from failing - tobacco became cash crop and Jamestown based on economy

Question 2

Mayflower arrival in plymouth and massachusets bay colony

Answer 2

mayflower arrived in 1620, new england = puritans
founded by religious people - community governed by beliefs
puritans - colony centered by religion church in center

Question 3

Toleration Acts

Answer 3

1649
granted religious freedom to Christians in Maryland - significant step to religious tolerance in colonies

Question 4

Salem Witch Trials

Answer 4

1692
unrest in relgion, politics, and gender led to wide witch hysteria
multiple executions showed danger of religious intolerance

Question 5

Bacon’s Rebellion

Answer 5

1676
led by Nathaniel Bacon, many farmers and indentured Servants came together to form a militia armed conflict against govebor because wouldnt drive out Native Americans to achieve land in Virginia

led to burning of Jamestown and indentured servants were now seen as unreliable and led to switch to enslaved Africans