Colonization Flashcard

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First Permanent Colony established in North America

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Virginia

Front

When the Pilgrims established the Colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts, it led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact which was what?

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An early form of Self-Government

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The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

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Religious Purposes

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New England Colonies Pennsylvania and Rhode Island were established so colonists could________

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Escape Religious Persecution

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The Virginia Colony was established for ______ reasons and the Massachusetts colony was established for ______ reasons.

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Economic, Religious

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When slaves were loaded onto boats to be taken and sold, this part of the triangular trade route was called what?

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the Middle Passage

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This person created a colony that allowed any religion to freely be practiced.

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William Penn

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Laborer who agreed to work without pay for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to America

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Indentured Servant

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You could describe the middle colonies this way because of the many countries settlers came from.

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Diverse

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William Penn established the colony of Pennsylvania as a safe place for whom?

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