Colonial America Objective: We will understand the events preceding the founding of the new nation.

Reasons for Leaving Europe Why did European citizens leave Europe for America? Religion: Money Social Immigration Religion Individuals were being religiously persecuted (Remember the Protestant Reformation and Bloody Mary) They wanted freedom of religion

Reasons for Leaving Europe Money They wanted gold and riches Social Immigration Europeans who wanted the opportunity to better themselves socially and economically They wanted a new beginning

13 Colonies Colony: A settlement in a new area Charter: official permission to operate something, such as a colony

First Colonies In 1557 English colonists settled the first colony called Roanoke. It lasted 6 years before everyone disappeared. Known as the “Lost Colony.” In 1607, Jamestown in the Virginia colony was created. The settlers were saved by the discovery of the cash crop tobacco.

Mayflower Compact A group of separatists called Pilgrims sailed for Virginia in 1620, but landed at Plymouth in Massachusetts. Mayflower Compact set up the first civil government. All agreed to obey the laws they passed for the general good of the colony. Influenced the development of democratic government in America.

13 Colonies Rhode Island Massachusetts New York Maryland Virginia Connecticut North Carolina South Carolina Delaware Georgia New Jersey Pennsylvania New Hampshire

Colonial Regions Each colony was unique in it’s characteristics Colonial Regions Each colony was unique in it’s characteristics. However, they are grouped together based on location, reasons they were founded, and what types of industries they had. New England Middle Colonies Southern Colonies

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

The Great Awakening The Great Awakening: Was a series of religious revival that swept through the colonies Influenced the social and political thought Jonathan Edwards traveling preacher An experienced by all all the colonies break down differences unite the colonies religious and political ideals changed Outcome: Increased support of revolution for independence.

Types of Colonies Royal Colony Proprietary Colony Under direct control of the King. Parliament appoints governor and council. Charter Colony Self-Governing Colony Rights and privileges granted by the King and Stockholders. Proprietary Colony An individual or group given ownership of land from the king. Usually acted as governor and paid king rent.

Causes of the French and Indian War Ongoing power struggle between Europe and France in the colonies. Both English and French settlers attempted to colonize land in Ohio River Valley You will answer the following questions by doing your own research. Please use the link provided to answers the questions before using other sites Cause and Effect of the French and Indian War Questions for the French and Indian War

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