Colonial America Flashcard Chapter 3

Front

List two major reasons for the conflict between England and Spain.

Back

They were major trade rivals. Also, they had religious differences. Spain was Catholic and converted those they colonized to Catholicism. The British were Protestants and converted those they colonized to Protestantism.

Front

What marked the end of the Spanish control of the seas?

Back

The British defeated the Spanish Armada (navy), which opened the door for them to establish colonies in North America.

Front

Why did John White’s attempt to settle Roanoke fail?

Back

Conflict with Native Americans.

Front

Why was Jamestown built on a peninsula?

Back

To provide natural defense and access to water.

Front

Explain why so many of the original Jamestown colonists died within the first two years of its settlement.

Back

Many of the original Jamestown colonists died within the first two years due to starvation, disease, conflicts with Native Americans, and lack of proper supplies.

Front

What religious group established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Back

Puritans

Front

What was the movement that drove more than 15,000 Puritans to Massachusetts?

Back

The Great Migration

Front

Who was allowed to vote in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Back

Male church members (freemen) were allowed to vote.

Front

What Massachusetts minister was banished because of his belief in the separation of church and state?

Back

Roger Williams

Front

Where were people of all religions first allowed to worship freely?

Back

United States