Unit 2

Jamestown is founded and settled by the Virginia Company

The Discovery of tobacco by John Rolfe in 1610 and bringing of rice from Africa would become cash crops and the main staples of the Southern Colonies’ economy

Regulations passed by the British Parliament preventing colonists to sell goods to non-English Europeans and only allowing trade and ships go to and from Britain. These acts angered the colonists and increased resentment towards Britain.

King Philip's War was where Indians raided many English settlements and killed 1,000 Europeans; the English settlers did retaliate and killed many Indians but this conflict forever damaged Indian and European relationships

Bacon’s Rebellion started due to falling tobacco prices, high taxes, and Governor Berkeley’s denial of protecting residents against Indian taxes; in response large farm owners would begin to transition to slave labor than to indentured servants because slaves worked for life and were cheap to buy

In 1681, King Charles II gives William Penn land and the proprietorship of Pennsylvania would be created; it’s religious diversity and public participation in government brings in an abundance of migrants from Europe

The overthrow of King James who was replaced by King William and Mary instituted rebellions and brought about a new period of self rule. The political and economic freedom given to the colonists during this time shows a shift in power from one single divine ruler to the people; this would inspire revolts in Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts Bay

The Print Revolution helps spread texts, books, and Enlightenment ideologies to the masses of people in North America and Europe

The Enlightenment added a secular dimension to colonial intellectual life and gave colonists a new perspective towards self rule and natural rights.`

The Great Awakening brings a resurgence in religion throughout the colonies causing religious diversity to increase and authoritarian power of churches like the Anglican Church to decrease