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The economic policy that states that colonies exist solely to enrich the Mother Country. |
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When was Jamestown founded? |
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The House of Burgessess was founded |
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The first African slaves were introduced into north America. |
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1. Someone who travels for religious reasons.
2. Religious separatists. |
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Religious reformers who believed the Church of England needed to be purified. |
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What year was Plymouth Plantation settled? |
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Continent where the first Americans probably originated. |
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What European nation forst "discovered" the New World? |
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The first ENglish law in the New World. |
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
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First written constitution in the New World. Provided the model for later colonial and state constitutions. |
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First represenattive assembly in the New World. |
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How long did the French and Indian War last? |
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What is it called when colonists are forced to allow soldiers to live in their homes. |
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Leader of the Sons of Liberty. |
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Known as the colossus of Independence, this man was the first in the Continetal COngress to suggest independence. |
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Author of "Common Sense." |
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First death of the American Revolution. |
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provided wit and wisdom to the Continental Congress. |
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Location of the first shots of the American Revolution. |
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Placed a tax on common items such as licneses, deeds, playing cards and diplomas. |
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Name given the snowball fight which escalated into a small battle in which Crispus Attucks was killed. |
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Author of the Declaration of Independence |
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Rights that can never be taken away without due process of law. |
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