E.G.Chapter+2+Notes

Chapter 2 Spanish- Santa Fe 1610 French- Quebec 1608 English – Jamestown 1607 The first attempt at colonization for the English was the Roanoke Colony in present day North Carolina. The colony completely disappeared when the leader of the colony went back for supplies in England. Virginia Company and Jamestown 1608 John smith took over the colony of Jamestown and whipped the rich gentlemen that were used to luxury into hardworking community members. The winters were especially harsh and many died. 1614- Anglo Powhatan war 1619 House of Burgesses is established. First step towards self-government, it was a self-governing assembly. Maryland became a Royal colony in 1624. This means it became under the rule of the king instead of a charter. 1644 the Act of Toleration was written into law. Tobacco was a major income for Virginia, the most important cash crop. Sugar was the main income for the West Indies. Carolinas started importing vast amounts of slaves to work plantations. 13 colonies: Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey. Georgia was last of the original 13 Plantation colonies grew large amounts of crops such as tobacco and Rice. Most of the colonies exhibited some kind of religious tolerance.