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The Great Migration involved thousands moving from England to America and the West Indies in the 1630s.
The Great Migration involved thousands moving from England to America and the West Indies in the 1630s.
True
Peter Stuyvesant was the governor of Virginia.
Peter Stuyvesant was the governor of Virginia.
False
The Toleration Act of 1649 allowed anyone professing a belief in Christ to freely practice their religion.
The Toleration Act of 1649 allowed anyone professing a belief in Christ to freely practice their religion.
True
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in Massachusetts.
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in Massachusetts.
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James Oglethorpe is known for founding Georgia.
James Oglethorpe is known for founding Georgia.
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Study Notes
Colonial America: Key Events and Figures
- Significant Migration: Thousands migrated from England to America and the West Indies in the 1630s.
- Peter Stuyvesant: Served as governor of New Amsterdam.
- Toleration Act (1649): Guaranteed freedom of worship for those professing belief in Christ.
- Rhode Island: Founded by Roger Williams.
- House of Burgesses: First legislative body established in Virginia.
- Sir Anthony Ashley-Cooper: Proprietor of South Carolina.
- James Oglethorpe: Founder of Georgia.
- William Bradford: Author of "Of Plymouth Plantation."
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut: First written constitution in America.
- Mayflower Compact: First document establishing self-government in America.
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Test your knowledge on key events and figures in early American colonial history. Topics include the Great Migration, significant acts like the Toleration Act of 1649, and prominent leaders such as Peter Stuyvesant and James Oglethorpe. Challenge yourself on the foundational elements of the American colonies!
