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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 13 Colonies
Colony: A settlement in a new area Charter: official permission to operate something, such as a colony

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 13 Colonies Rhode Island Massachusetts New York Maryland Virginia
Connecticut
North Carolina
South Carolina
Delaware
Georgia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire

8. 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

9. New England Colonies

10. Middle Colonies

11. Southern Colonies

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. WEBQUEST
Colonial Webquest Research Data Chart