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The Colonies

The Colonies

Virginia

Virginia

JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA (1607) • 1 st successful colony in America. • Named after King

JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA (1607) • 1 st successful colony in America. • Named after King James I. • Settlers were led by John Smith.

HARD TIMES • Starvation was common, cannibalism even took place. • They drank water

HARD TIMES • Starvation was common, cannibalism even took place. • They drank water from standing ponds infested with mosquitoes. • Native Americans helped many survive by giving them food and water, but relations were poor. • But, by 1624 only 1300/6000 original settlers remained.

TOBACCO • In 1613, the colonists discovered how to grow tobacco, which ultimately saved

TOBACCO • In 1613, the colonists discovered how to grow tobacco, which ultimately saved the colony. • They began exporting it to England. • Tobacco leaves were their currency. • Plantations began!

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

PILGRIMS • First settlers in Massachusetts (1620). 102 settlers. • Followed by Puritans (1630)

PILGRIMS • First settlers in Massachusetts (1620). 102 settlers. • Followed by Puritans (1630) 1000 settlers. • Founded for religious reasons.

RELIGION • Puritans – they wanted to “purify” the Protestant religion. • No religious

RELIGION • Puritans – they wanted to “purify” the Protestant religion. • No religious toleration • Wives, children, and servants were expected to obey the husband. • Divorce was permitted, but rarely done. • Colony failed, because intense religious beliefs were not passed down. • Poor relations with Natives. They tried to convert them.

SALEM WITCH TRIALS (169192) • Breakdown or religious mission led to witchcraft hysteria. •

SALEM WITCH TRIALS (169192) • Breakdown or religious mission led to witchcraft hysteria. • 20 people were convicted of witchcraft and executed. • Many were jailed • The Governor halted the trials.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

WILLIAM PENN • Charles II to repay debt gave colony to Penn, a persecuted

WILLIAM PENN • Charles II to repay debt gave colony to Penn, a persecuted Quaker.

QUAKERS • Quakers do not believe in forced religion. • No official church was

QUAKERS • Quakers do not believe in forced religion. • No official church was established in the colony. • All religions were welcome. • Relations with Natives were peaceful.

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