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Colonists were granted authority over natives in exchange for converting them to Catholicism.
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Study Notes
Slave Codes
- The Barbados Slave Code established rules for the treatment of enslaved individuals in Barbados, denying them rights and classifying them as property.
- This code marked a significant shift, differentiating between indentured servants and enslaved people, which facilitated the rise of slavery in the American colonies.
City Upon a Hill
- John Winthrop's sermon "A Model of Christian Charity" encouraged colonists to serve as a moral example for others, presenting the colony as a model society.
Encomienda System
- A Spanish colonial system that allowed colonists to demand labor from indigenous peoples in exchange for conversion to Catholicism, primarily for purposes like sugar cultivation and mining.
Evangelicalism
- A fervent style of Protestant ministry that arose during the First Great Awakening, focusing on personal faith and conversion, with notable figures like George Whitefield.
Headright System
- Created by the Virginia Company to attract settlers by granting land (50 acres) to individuals, addressing labor shortages linked to tobacco farming.
Indentured Servitude
- Promised free passage to the New World in exchange for approximately seven years of labor, often leading to land ownership and voting rights for survivors, though many did not survive the term.
Joint-Stock Companies
- Corporations formed by investors to fund colonial settlements and trade, exemplified by the British East India Company and the Virginia Company.
Mercantilism
- An economic theory emphasizing the importance of a favorable balance of trade, urging colonies to export more than they import for the benefit of the mother country.
Middle Passage
- The brutal sea route taken by slave ships from Africa to the Americas, where many enslaved individuals perished due to poor conditions and disease.
Praying Towns
- Christian settlements for Native Americans organized by Puritans, aimed at converting indigenous peoples while attempting to impose English social norms.
Proprietary Colony
- A type of colonial administration (1660-1690) where land was granted to favorites of the British crown to oversee and develop territories in the New World.
Puritanism
- A movement aimed at reforming the Anglican Church, leading to the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony without religious freedom for non-Puritans.
Royal Colony
- A type of colony directly controlled by the monarchy, allowing the crown to exert greater authority over colonial governance.
Salutary Neglect
- A British governance policy that allowed American colonies to develop their own practices with minimal intervention, fostering loyalty while increasing economic profitability.
Slavery
- The forced labor of primarily African individuals who were bought and subjected to lifelong servitude, facilitating the expansion of agricultural profits in the colonies.
Tariffs
- Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect local industries by raising prices to reduce international competition, heavily influencing colonial economics.
Bacon's Rebellion
- A revolt in 1676 led by Nathaniel Bacon against Virginia's Governor Berkley, sparked by frustration over native policies; led to heightened fears of racial alliance among indentured servants and enslaved individuals.
Glorious Revolution in England
- The 1688 overthrow of King James II marking the establishment of a Protestant constitutional monarchy under William III and Mary II.
The Great Awakening
- A religious revival in the 1730s and 1740s that reinvigorated colonial America’s faith, featuring figures like George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards.
Huron Confederacy
- An alliance of tribes (1634-1649) impacted by disease and competition for fur resources, allied with France during the Seven Years War.
King Philip's War
- A conflict in 1675 between colonists and the Wampanoag tribe led by Metacomet; resulted in significant loss for Native Americans and the end of their presence in Southern New England.
Pequot War
- A conflict driven by territory disputes between the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pequot tribe, leading to extensive violence and loss of life.
Pueblo Revolt of 1680
- An uprising against Spanish rule in New Mexico led by Pope, resulting in temporary expulsion of Spanish forces due to cultural oppression.
Salem Witch Trials
- A series of prosecutions in 1692 where over 130 people were accused of witchcraft, reflecting societal fears and tensions.
Spanish Mission System
- Missions established to convert Native Americans to Catholicism, integrated into the broader goals of Spanish territorial and religious expansion.
The "Starving Time"
- A dire period during Jamestown's early years wherein lack of supplies led to mass starvation and cannibalism among settlers.
Stono Uprising
- A major slave rebellion in 1739 where enslaved individuals in South Carolina revolted, leading to stricter slave codes in response to fear of further revolts.
Anne Hutchinson
- A Puritan dissenter who emphasized personal faith over established church doctrines, leading to her trial and banishment for heretical beliefs.
Benjamin Franklin
- A prominent American figure representing Enlightenment ideals, contributed significantly to literature, science, and diplomacy during the Revolutionary War.
Bartolomé de Las Casas
- A Spanish monk advocating for the rights of Native Americans, published critiques against colonial mistreatment in the Americas.
Calvinists
- Followers of John Calvin's teachings in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, known for their strict beliefs in predestination and moral rigor.
Congregationalists
- Puritans who sought to reform the Anglican Church from within and played a vital role in the settlement and development of New England.
Huguenots
- French Protestants who faced persecution and delayed colonization efforts in North America until their settlement in Quebec post-Edict of Nantes in 1598.
John Rolfe
- Introduced tobacco cultivation in Virginia, easing relations with Native Americans through his marriage to Pocahontas and creating a profitable cash crop.
John Smith
- An instrumental leader in establishing Jamestown, promoting a work ethic among settlers and improving relations with the Powhatan Confederacy.
Jonathan Edwards
- A prominent minister associated with the Great Awakening, known for his influential sermons emphasizing strict Calvinistic beliefs.
Juan de Onate
- A Spanish explorer known for his attempt to settle the American Southwest and notorious for violent campaigns against Native Americans.
Maroons
- Communities of escaped enslaved individuals who resisted slavery, influencing plantation owners to adopt stricter plantation controls thereafter.
Metacomet (King Philip)
- Wampanoag chief who led his people in resistance against colonists during King Philip's War, ultimately resulting in failure and loss of sovereignty.
Pilgrims
- Separatists seeking religious freedom who sailed aboard the Mayflower to Plymouth Rock, escaping the "Dutchification" of their children.
Pocahontas
- The daughter of Chief Powhatan, known for her interactions with English colonists, particularly her marriage to John Rolfe, fostering better relations.
Powhatan Confederacy
- A network of Native American tribes that engaged in trade with early English settlers in Virginia while navigating territorial pressures.
Puritans
- A group of religious reformers advocating for changes within the Church of England, who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Roger Williams
- A religious leader advocating for the separation of church and state, banished from Massachusetts and founding Rhode Island as a haven for religious freedom.
Separatists
- Puritans who believed in leaving the Church of England, leading to their voyage on the Mayflower and the establishment of Plymouth Colony.
Sir Walter Raleigh
- Noted English explorer who initiated attempts to establish colonies in America, most famously Roanoke Island, which ultimately failed.
Virginia Company
- A joint-stock company established to find gold and a passage to the Indies, instrumental in founding Jamestown and American colonial governance.
Wampanoags
- Indigenous tribe led by Metacomet in opposition to English settlers, crucial in early colonial conflicts.
Cahokia
- An ancient Mississippian settlement near present-day East St. Louis, Illinois, which was once home to a large population and is marked by its mysterious decline.
The Chesapeake
- Region comprising Virginia and Maryland, known for early colonial settlements focused on tobacco cultivation and reliance on indentured servitude followed by the use of enslaved labor.
Jamestown
- The first permanent English settlement in North America established in 1607 by the Virginia Company; primary cash crop was tobacco.
The Lower South
- Characterized by large plantations and extensive reliance on enslaved labor to cultivate cash crops like tobacco and rice, with enslaved individuals making up a significant portion of the population.
Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Founded by non-separating Puritans, it became the largest and most influential New England colony, promoting strict religious observance.
Middle Colonies
- Included New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, noted for fertile land and agricultural production, particularly grains, earning the title of "Bread Colonies."
New England
- Primarily a trading economy, built around the Massachusetts Bay Colony and focused on subsistence farming, heavily influenced by Puritan beliefs.
Act of Toleration (1649)
- Legislation in Maryland granting religious freedom to all Christians but ultimately failing to prevent violent religious conflicts.
Dominion of New England
- A 1686 attempt by the British government to streamline control over New England colonies, resulting in weakened Puritan authority and expanded suffrage.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
- Established in 1638 as the first written constitution in America, focusing on the welfare of the community and structuring the government in Connecticut.
Halfway Covenant
- A 1662 agreement allowing children of baptized Puritans to be baptized without a personal conversion experience, leading to debates over religious authenticity and involvement.
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