Created by Henry VII in 1845. He was divorced and wanted to marry, but pope wouldn't let him, so he made his own church.

Dispatched by Sir Walter Raleigh to set up base on Roanoke Island. Abandoned the island. Second group dispatched later was families. They were never heard from again. Remains a mystery to this very day. When explorer came looking for them, they found "Croaton" carved on a tree.

Servants who had the means and money to be able to pay for their passage to America would become free on arrival to America.

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An early leader of Jamestown, wrote that "No Man, will go from England to have less freedom in America" Arrived in virginia in 1607. Leader of the virginia Company

Was one of the first colonies in America. Early History was not promising. Leadership was rapidly changing. High death rate for inhabitants was present. Supplies from England were inadigutatetet. First permanent british colony in the Americas.

A winter in jamestown where many people died of starvation. Only 65 people survived.

Lead by John Smith, The first joint-stock company in the colonies; founded Jamestown; promised gold, conversion of Indian to Christianity, and passage to the Indies.

Policy that allowed only landowners to vote.

First 20 blacks arrived in Virginia on a Dutch Vessel. First time house of burgesses met

Also known a Wahunsonacock, a shrewd and forceful leader who consolidated his authority over the region and collected tribute from some thirty subordinate tribes. At one point he captured John Smith and threatened to execute him.

Became a middle party arbitrator, brought food to Jamestown. Has a Disney movie about her. Married John Rolfe

English colonist who married Pochantas.

type of colony that was under the jurisdiction of the crown of a royal country/ England, colonies ruled by royal governor carrying out instructions from the royal family

King James I believed that tobacco was harmful and issued a warning against the use of it. However no one listened. Tobacco was very popular in Europe. Created a new class of those that plant said tobacco. Inspired a get rich quick attitude in many people.

Middle class, owned land, were indentured servants

At the top were wealthy land gentry, group of small farmers in the middle, and poor laborers on the bottom.

Second colony. Followed a very similar course of development. Tobacco dominated the economy. Maryland established in 1632.

Arose in England in the late 16th century. Coined by those who just weren't at all satisfied with the protestant movement in England. Believed that church of England retained too many elements of Catholicism. Eliminated the rules that priests shall not marry. Believed that it should be in the hands of local churches.

What the puritans were called. Believed in Independent ruling churches instead of a centralized ruling like in Catholicism.

French Born Swiss Philosopher who believed that our great world was dived between the elect and the damned. Believed that peoples destiny's were pre determined by God.

A minority of puritans believed that they should create their own church and separated and went to settle in New England.

When the puritans immigrated to the New England they wanted to have their very own freedom of religion! Was a commonwealth of the bible. John Winthrop wanted Massachusetts Bay Colony to be a Puritan model society based on Christian principles. Puritans tried to live perfect lives.

Led a group of English Puritans to the New World, joined the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1629 and was elected their governor on April 8, 1630. Between 1639 and 1648 he was voted out of governorship and re-elected a total of 12 times.

English Puritans who founded Plymouth colony in 1620. Were led by John Winthrop. Went for a freedom of their religion.

The boat the pilgrims came on.

First example of self established government in America. Was made by the peoples of the Mayflowers. They all got up and agreed on a set of rules for society. They signed it.

English-speaking Indian once held captive in England; belonged to a village wiped by epidemic. Allowed Pilgrams to communicate with Indians, shared geographical knowledge. Believe it or not he went over to England and came back to find that his village was very very sick with diseases.

Founded by Group of london merchants, Hoped to bring puritan cause to america, and turn a profit.

Ships that sailed over to America. Started in 1629.

Puritan society believed in having the father be the head of the household.

towns that governed themselves

Colony that governs itself.

Issued first sustained criticism, arrived in Massachusetts in 1631. He believed that there was a right for people to follow their consciences as they wanted. He was banished from Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island

Founded by Roger Williams when he and his amigos were banished from Massachusetts. Became a beacon of freedom of Religion.

Clergyman, one of the founders of Hartford. Called "the father of American democracy" because he said that people have a right to choose their magistrates.

In 1639 the Connecticut River colony settlers had an open meeting and they established a constitution called the Fundamental Orders. It made a Democratic government. It was the firdst constitution in the colonies and was a beginning for the other states' charters and constitutions.

Arrived in Massachusetts in 1634. She began to hold secret meetings in her home, and discussed Gender issues. She believed that alvation was God's direct gift to the elect and could not be earned by good works, devotional practices, or other human effort. Additionally she was found guilty of preaching bad beliefs. She was called a Antinomianism. She was put on trial in 1637 for sedition.

In 1637, a fur trader was killed by a local Indian Tribe. Soldiers from Connecticut and Massachusetts were surrounding of the Pequot Tribe! They set it on fire, and killed all those who tried to escape. More than a total of 500 man, women and children passed away in the war.

Person who owns land for themselves and doesn't share it. Could be anywhere from 40-150 acres. Not a ranch or big plantation. Family does work. Is economically self sufficient, have Apple Orchards. Produce their own stuff.

Established during centuries of British history. They include the rights to trial by jury, security from unlawful entry into one's home, and no taxation without the consent of Parliament

Many followers of Anne Hutinson became this. Believed that the spirit of god was in every person. From 1659-1660 four of these people were hanged for their religious beliefs. This hanging gave people the idea that Massachusetts was a land of religious persecution.

Were attacked for their beliefs. had a disdain for a learned ministry.