Colonial America Charters and Settlements

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A legal document that defined the initial structure and governance of a colony was known as a ______.

charter

Colonies were established under different types of ______ including proprietor, company, and royal.

charters

The Middle Colonies were particularly well suited for growing ______ due to fertile soil and moderate climate.

grain

The ______ mountain range is a major physical feature situated on the eastern coast of America.

<p>Appalachians</p> Signup and view all the answers

To generate income from their charter, the early colonists primarily utilized ______ to establish trade networks.

<p>natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anne Hutchinson played a pivotal role in the establishment of ______ advocating for religious freedom.

<p>Rhode Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

In colonial America, it was commonly believed that the homes were ______ and waiting to be purchased and occupied.

<p>false</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is generally described as the number of people able to work.

<p>workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals who had their passage to the colonies funded in exchange for a set period of labor were known as ______.

<p>indentured servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

The American colonies attracted many people from ______ seeking political opportunities and freedom.

<p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a charter?

A legal document granting rights and privileges, often including trade profits, to the colonists from the trade.

Types of colonial charters

Proprietor colonies were owned by an individual, company colonies were funded by a company, and royal colonies were controlled by the king.

Best crop for Middle Colonies

Grain crops grew well in the fertile soil of the Middle Colonies.

Eastern mountain range

The Appalachian Mountains are a prominent range along the eastern coast.

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Colonists' market creation

The colonists used available natural resources to create profit from their charter.

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Anne Hutchinson's colony

She was influential in the establishment of Rhode Island.

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Origin of colonists

People from Europe were attracted to the American Colonies

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Workforce Definition

A workforce is defined as all the people who are available and doing work

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Indentured Servants pay

Indentured servants had their passage paid by another person

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Study Notes

  • A colony's charter was a legal document that gave colonists the profits from trade.
  • The three types of charters given for colonies were proprietor, company, and royal.
  • The Middle Colonies had soil good for growing grain.
  • The Appalachian Mountains are a physical feature on the eastern coast of America.
  • Colonists created markets and profit for charters by using natural resources.
  • Anne Hutchinson was influential in creating Rhode Island.
  • Homes were not ready and available to be purchased and occupied in colonial America.
  • A workforce is the people who are available and doing work.
  • Indentured servants had their journey from England to the colonies paid for by another person.
  • Colonies attracted people from Europe.

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