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Thirteen Colonies
This stack was made to help me study for my 13 Colonies Exam
Question | Answer |
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New England Colonies: Massachusetts Leaders: John Carver | He was the first to sign the Mayflower Compact. He was also the first governor of Massachusetts. |
William Bradford | He signed the Mayflower Compact. Was the governor of the Plymouth Colony for over 5 years. |
John Winthrop | Was a leading figure in the Massachusetts Colony. Governor for 12 years. |
People: Anne Hutchinson | Puritan spiritual advisor. Development of religious freedom in the colonies. |
Samoset | First native to make contact with the English settlers. |
Squanto | Assisted the pilgrims through their first winter. Was in England to become a guide and servant. Returned to the new world with John Smith. |
Religion | Puritans came from america to practice religious freedom. In the colonies puritans made their own laws. |
Industry | Cattle |
Governemnt | Was heavily influenced by religion. Was a representative colony. |
New Hampshire: Leaders: John Mason | He re-chartered this land and named it New Hampshire. |
Ferdinando Gorges | Founded Maine, re-chartered land. |
Reasons Founded | Was founded when they were given a land grant. |
Industry | Fish, Ships, Lumber, Beer. Founded for profit not religion |
Rhode Island: Leaders: Roger Williams | Puritan Dissident, Supported religious freedom. His views clashed with John Winthrop's and he was banned he left and started Rhode Island. |