History Lesson 1: History of Immigration Through the 1850s
... Between the English colonies in New England and Virginia lay the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. In 1624, England seized this colony from the Dutch and renamed it New York. Swedes, Danes, Portuguese, Germans, Poles and other nationality groups had already established settlements in the former Dutch c ...
... Between the English colonies in New England and Virginia lay the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. In 1624, England seized this colony from the Dutch and renamed it New York. Swedes, Danes, Portuguese, Germans, Poles and other nationality groups had already established settlements in the former Dutch c ...
American Revolution and War for Independence Introduction
... In the early days, the colonies were able to hold fast to their heritage of rights because of the King's arbitrary assumption that they were not subject to parliamentary control. In addition, for years afterward, the kings of England were too preoccupied with a great struggle in England itself a st ...
... In the early days, the colonies were able to hold fast to their heritage of rights because of the King's arbitrary assumption that they were not subject to parliamentary control. In addition, for years afterward, the kings of England were too preoccupied with a great struggle in England itself a st ...
Note Taking Study Guide
... Americas. They built colonies and created a culture that blended European, Native American, and African traditions. By the mid-1500s, Spain’s empire reached from modern California to South America. The Spanish monarch appointed viceroys, or representatives who ruled in his name. They closely monitor ...
... Americas. They built colonies and created a culture that blended European, Native American, and African traditions. By the mid-1500s, Spain’s empire reached from modern California to South America. The Spanish monarch appointed viceroys, or representatives who ruled in his name. They closely monitor ...
England`s Early Colonies
... C) It was the first English colony to permit freedom of religion. D) It was the first English colony in the New World to have slaves. ...
... C) It was the first English colony to permit freedom of religion. D) It was the first English colony in the New World to have slaves. ...
Chapter 29
... British monarchy; many in New York City, which was occupied by the British for most of the war. Neutrals Quakers: Their pacifism did not allow them to fight; patriots came to revile them because of this. Divided Native Americans, African-Americans: British offer emancipation to slaves if they fi ...
... British monarchy; many in New York City, which was occupied by the British for most of the war. Neutrals Quakers: Their pacifism did not allow them to fight; patriots came to revile them because of this. Divided Native Americans, African-Americans: British offer emancipation to slaves if they fi ...
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... surviving colonists moved away from the original settlement. Eventually, the worked hard and the settlement began to stabilize. Overtime, the Jamestown settlers discovered “Virginian Gold.” (What is this?) ...
... surviving colonists moved away from the original settlement. Eventually, the worked hard and the settlement began to stabilize. Overtime, the Jamestown settlers discovered “Virginian Gold.” (What is this?) ...
Note Taking Study Guide
... Americas. They built colonies and created a culture that blended European, Native American, and African traditions. By the mid-1500s, Spain’s empire reached from modern California to South America. The Spanish monarch appointed viceroys, or representatives who ruled in his name. They closely monitor ...
... Americas. They built colonies and created a culture that blended European, Native American, and African traditions. By the mid-1500s, Spain’s empire reached from modern California to South America. The Spanish monarch appointed viceroys, or representatives who ruled in his name. They closely monitor ...
13 Colonies Notes
... - Landed in the spring of __________ - First permanent English colony in America. - Captain _____________- leader of the colony. Instituted a ____ for ____ program. Was unpopular with the gentleman. - The Virginia Company sent businessmen and merchants instead of _______ and _______. Thus the buildi ...
... - Landed in the spring of __________ - First permanent English colony in America. - Captain _____________- leader of the colony. Instituted a ____ for ____ program. Was unpopular with the gentleman. - The Virginia Company sent businessmen and merchants instead of _______ and _______. Thus the buildi ...
First Continental Congress
... – 3. Articulate constitutional relationship with Great Britain • 1. American rep. in Parliament • 2. Obey the King and Parliament, but not the taxes opposed ...
... – 3. Articulate constitutional relationship with Great Britain • 1. American rep. in Parliament • 2. Obey the King and Parliament, but not the taxes opposed ...
An Empire and Its Colonies 1
... mercantilism. Mercantilism held that a country should try to get and keep as much bullion, or gold and silver, as possible. The more gold and silver a country had, argued mercantilists, the wealthier and more powerful it would be. For countries without the rich mines that Spain controlled in the Ame ...
... mercantilism. Mercantilism held that a country should try to get and keep as much bullion, or gold and silver, as possible. The more gold and silver a country had, argued mercantilists, the wealthier and more powerful it would be. For countries without the rich mines that Spain controlled in the Ame ...
Chapter 2
... of headrights. Under this system, new settlers who bought a share in the company or paid for their passage were granted 50 acres. They received more land for each family member or servant they brought to Virginia. • The Native Americans near Jamestown grew alarmed at the increasing population. They ...
... of headrights. Under this system, new settlers who bought a share in the company or paid for their passage were granted 50 acres. They received more land for each family member or servant they brought to Virginia. • The Native Americans near Jamestown grew alarmed at the increasing population. They ...
2014 ap summer reading study guide questions
... Chapter 7-Chesapeake Colonies Who settled in the Chesapeake colonies? Explain the term commonwealth. At first the colony had more men or women? Why did indentured servants come to the Chesapeake colony? What was the average age of an indentured servant? How much did the typical trip cost ...
... Chapter 7-Chesapeake Colonies Who settled in the Chesapeake colonies? Explain the term commonwealth. At first the colony had more men or women? Why did indentured servants come to the Chesapeake colony? What was the average age of an indentured servant? How much did the typical trip cost ...
New England Uprising
... Merchants, lawyers, southern planters, middle-class Most were highly educated and wealthy Supported by lower class Believed in self-rule and free trade ...
... Merchants, lawyers, southern planters, middle-class Most were highly educated and wealthy Supported by lower class Believed in self-rule and free trade ...
Colonizing North America
... sold 20 Africans to the Virginia colonists as slaves. In the early days of the colony, enslaved people had a chance to earn their freedom after working a certain number of years. ...
... sold 20 Africans to the Virginia colonists as slaves. In the early days of the colony, enslaved people had a chance to earn their freedom after working a certain number of years. ...
Lesson 3 Middle Colonies
... New Netherland Becomes New York New Netherland's success did not go unnoticed. The English wanted to gain control of the valuable Dutch colony. England insisted it had a right to the land based on John Cabot's explorations in the late 1400s. In 1664 the English sent a fleet to attack New Amsterdam. ...
... New Netherland Becomes New York New Netherland's success did not go unnoticed. The English wanted to gain control of the valuable Dutch colony. England insisted it had a right to the land based on John Cabot's explorations in the late 1400s. In 1664 the English sent a fleet to attack New Amsterdam. ...
Study Guide- Mesoamerica, Africa, European Era of Discovery
... 5. Maya military forces fought for captives, not for territory. Elite captives were sacrificed; commoners were enslaved. 6. Maya elite women participated in bloodletting rituals and other ceremonies, but they rarely held political power. Non-elite women probably played an essential role in agricultu ...
... 5. Maya military forces fought for captives, not for territory. Elite captives were sacrificed; commoners were enslaved. 6. Maya elite women participated in bloodletting rituals and other ceremonies, but they rarely held political power. Non-elite women probably played an essential role in agricultu ...
File - perkins 8th grade
... universal. Colonists in Virginia and in Massachusetts faced problems with natives. In Virginia the Natives only began to help the colonists after John Rolfe married Pocahontas and in Massachusetts the colonists fought King Phillips War. Food was hard to come by in both colonies. In Jamestown the win ...
... universal. Colonists in Virginia and in Massachusetts faced problems with natives. In Virginia the Natives only began to help the colonists after John Rolfe married Pocahontas and in Massachusetts the colonists fought King Phillips War. Food was hard to come by in both colonies. In Jamestown the win ...
Unit 2 – Foundations of American Govt Notes
... • Farmer’s rebelled against Mass. State Gov’t. Over huge debt, heavy taxes, & foreclosures • Federal Gov.t could not act, MA Gov.t needed help • Shay’s forces attack the Springfield federal armory (rifles) • Eventually rebellion was put down by Boston & Springfield Militia • 1,000 arrested ...
... • Farmer’s rebelled against Mass. State Gov’t. Over huge debt, heavy taxes, & foreclosures • Federal Gov.t could not act, MA Gov.t needed help • Shay’s forces attack the Springfield federal armory (rifles) • Eventually rebellion was put down by Boston & Springfield Militia • 1,000 arrested ...
Early European Colonization of the New World
... efforts to force them into servitude and small pox had killed much of the native population anyway • Instead the Portuguese turned to African slaves • Slavery on the Brazilian sugar plantations was especially arduous because of the working conditions, climate, and mistreatment ...
... efforts to force them into servitude and small pox had killed much of the native population anyway • Instead the Portuguese turned to African slaves • Slavery on the Brazilian sugar plantations was especially arduous because of the working conditions, climate, and mistreatment ...
semester 1 extra credit assignment
... 29) The most significant difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans is that the Pilgrims (A) arrived in New England first (B) obtained a grant of settlement from the London Company (C) wished to separate from the Church of England (D) had a strong leader (E) celebrated the first Thanksgiving. ...
... 29) The most significant difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans is that the Pilgrims (A) arrived in New England first (B) obtained a grant of settlement from the London Company (C) wished to separate from the Church of England (D) had a strong leader (E) celebrated the first Thanksgiving. ...
Early European Colonization of the New World
... efforts to force them into servitude and small pox had killed much of the native population anyway • Instead the Portuguese turned to African slaves • Slavery on the Brazilian sugar plantations was especially arduous because of the working conditions, climate, and mistreatment ...
... efforts to force them into servitude and small pox had killed much of the native population anyway • Instead the Portuguese turned to African slaves • Slavery on the Brazilian sugar plantations was especially arduous because of the working conditions, climate, and mistreatment ...
6 Great Seal of South Carolina, 1776-1777
... Resolutions of the Commons House of Assembly in South Carolina Responding to the Stamp Act, November 1765 In March of 1765 Parliament passed the Stamp Act. The legislation, which called for a tax to be paid primarily on paper and goods made from paper, was aimed at collecting revenue from the coloni ...
... Resolutions of the Commons House of Assembly in South Carolina Responding to the Stamp Act, November 1765 In March of 1765 Parliament passed the Stamp Act. The legislation, which called for a tax to be paid primarily on paper and goods made from paper, was aimed at collecting revenue from the coloni ...
AMERICAN BEGINNINGS
... • The expansion of tobacco cultivation also led to an increased demand for field labor. • This need for labor was met by young, male indentured servants. • Despite harsh conditions of work in the tobacco fields, high death rate, and laws mandating punishments from whipping to an extension of the ser ...
... • The expansion of tobacco cultivation also led to an increased demand for field labor. • This need for labor was met by young, male indentured servants. • Despite harsh conditions of work in the tobacco fields, high death rate, and laws mandating punishments from whipping to an extension of the ser ...