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Which of these colonies is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which of these colonies is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which historical event occurred before the founding of Jamestown?
Which historical event occurred before the founding of Jamestown?
What was the primary motivation for the Separatists to move to Holland?
What was the primary motivation for the Separatists to move to Holland?
Which of these was NOT a significant development in the early American colonies as mentioned in the content?
Which of these was NOT a significant development in the early American colonies as mentioned in the content?
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Which of these statements about the 'Lost Colony' of Roanoke is TRUE?
Which of these statements about the 'Lost Colony' of Roanoke is TRUE?
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Which of the following colonies was founded by the first settlers to arrive on the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery?
Which of the following colonies was founded by the first settlers to arrive on the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery?
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Who was the leader of the Moravians, a group known for their missionary work?
Who was the leader of the Moravians, a group known for their missionary work?
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What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
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Who founded the first colony in America to offer complete religious freedom?
Who founded the first colony in America to offer complete religious freedom?
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Who was the first Indian to greet the Pilgrims?
Who was the first Indian to greet the Pilgrims?
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Who was the author of Of Plymouth Plantation?
Who was the author of Of Plymouth Plantation?
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Who planned and directed the building of the first settlement in Georgia?
Who planned and directed the building of the first settlement in Georgia?
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Who was the first governor of Jamestown?
Who was the first governor of Jamestown?
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Who was the first black woman to have a book of poetry published in America?
Who was the first black woman to have a book of poetry published in America?
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What was the name of the colony that later became the state of New York?
What was the name of the colony that later became the state of New York?
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Samoset
Samoset
The first Indian to welcome the Pilgrims to America.
Savannah
Savannah
Georgia's first permanent settlement established in 1733.
Virginia
Virginia
The first royal colony owned by the King of England.
Charleston
Charleston
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg
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Maryland
Maryland
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Peter Stuyvesant
Peter Stuyvesant
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William Penn
William Penn
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George Whitefield
George Whitefield
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Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine
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Roanoke
Roanoke
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Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
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House of Burgesses
House of Burgesses
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Ole' Deluder Satan Act
Ole' Deluder Satan Act
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Study Notes
Early European Settlements in America
- First Permanent European Settlement: St. Augustine
- Lost Colony: Roanoke, founded by Sir Walter Raleigh
- Defeat of the Spanish Armada: England defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588.
- Jamestown Founding: Founded in 1607.
- Early Separatist Movement: Separatists first moved to Holland for religious freedom.
- Plymouth Colony: Established in 1620.
- Mayflower Compact: First written agreement for self-government in America.
- Public Education: Massachusetts established the first public schools in 1647 (Ole' Deluder Satan Act).
- Connecticut Constitution: The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, the first written constitution in America.
- Virginia's Legislature: Colonial Virginia's elected representative body was the House of Burgesses.
- Jamestown's Arrival: The Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery brought settlers to Jamestown.
- First Pilgrim Welcoming: Samoset was the first Native American to welcome the Pilgrims.
- Georgia's First Settlement: Savannah was Georgia's first permanent settlement.
- First Royal Colony: Virginia was the first royal colony owned by the King of England.
- South Carolina's First Settlement: Charleston was South Carolina's first permanent settlement.
- Virginia Capital: Williamsburg became the capital of Virginia in 1699.
- Maryland's Founding: Lord Baltimore sought land to establish a colony for English Catholics. The Ark and the Dove brought settlers to Maryland.
- New Netherland: The colony that became New York was originally called New Netherland.
- Dutch Surrender: Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch governor of New Netherland, surrendered to the English.
- Swedish Delaware: Swedes were among the first settlers in Delaware, and built log cabins there.
- Quakers: The Society of Friends (Quakers).
- Philadelphia's Settlement: William Penn established Philadelphia.
- Moravian Missionaries: Count von Zinzendorf led the Moravians, a missionary group.
- Pilgrim's Helper: Squanto helped the Pilgrims survive.
- John Cabot's Claim: John Cabot claimed part of North America for England in 1497.
- Great Awakening Missionaries: David Brainerd was among the early missionaries spurred by the Great Awakening.
- Jamestown's First Governor: Lord De La Warr was the first governor of Jamestown.
- Plymouth's Minister: Elder Brewster was the minister of the Plymouth colony.
- Plymouth's Governor: William Bradford was the second governor of Plymouth and author of Of Plymouth Plantation.
- Religious Freedom Pioneer: Roger Williams founded a colony offering complete religious freedom.
- Great Awakening Leader: Jonathan Edwards, a Connecticut-born preacher, led the Great Awakening.
- Evangelist Preacher: George Whitefield was a powerful English evangelist who preached throughout the colonies.
- Early African American Writer: Phillis Wheatley was America's first black woman writer to have a book published.
- Plymouth Protector: Captain Miles Standish was hired to protect the Pilgrims.
- Georgia's Founder: James Oglethorpe established Georgia.
- Pocahontas's Husband: John Rolfe married Pocahontas.
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Test your knowledge on the early European settlements in America, including significant events like the founding of St. Augustine and Jamestown. Explore the impact of the Spanish Armada's defeat and the establishment of key documents such as the Mayflower Compact and Connecticut Constitution. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the formative years of American history.
