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What was the main reason why the French were in America?
What was the main reason why the French were in America?
After the French and Indian War, what effect did it have on the British colonies?
After the French and Indian War, what effect did it have on the British colonies?
What was the belief of the Puritans regarding the practice of religion?
What was the belief of the Puritans regarding the practice of religion?
Why were American Indian tribes upset after the Treaty of Easton?
Why were American Indian tribes upset after the Treaty of Easton?
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Who granted charters to the colonists?
Who granted charters to the colonists?
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Which country controlled the Mississippi River after the French and Indian War?
Which country controlled the Mississippi River after the French and Indian War?
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Study Notes
Colonial America
- The first representative legislature in the colonies was the House of Burgesses.
Colonies and Economy
- The Middle Colonies grew most of the grain used by the colonists.
French Colonization
- The main reason the French were in America was to gather resources, specifically for the fur trade.
French and Indian War
- The war resulted in the British gaining more territory, from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi basin, but also led to a significant amount of debt.
Puritan Beliefs
- Puritans believed that religion and government were intertwined and should be governed strictly.
The Great Awakening
- The Great Awakening led to the emergence of two new ideas: the concept of separation of church and state, and Evangelicalism, which allowed people to worship freely and independently of church leaders.
Native American Relations
- American Indian tribes were upset after the Treaty of Easton because colonists took over their land.
Territorial Control
- After the French and Indian War, the British controlled the Mississippi River.
Colonial Charters
- The King of England granted charters to colonists.
Early Native American Interactions
- The Wamponoag tribe was the first to interact with British colonists.
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Description
Test your knowledge about Colonial America with questions on representative legislatures, resource gathering by the French, effects of the French and Indian War, and Puritan beliefs. See how well you know the history of the British colonies in North America.
