MPHS Unit 1 Vocabulary

Front

What was the Virginia Company formed to establish?

Back

The Jamestown settlement

Front

What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Back

Jamestown

Front

Who established the colony of Rhode Island?

Back

Roger Williams

Front

What form of local government was used in New England?

Back

Town meetings

Front

Who led the Native Americans in King Philip’s War?

Back

Metacom

Front

What were the Salem Witch Trials?

Back

Prosecution & execution for witchcraft

Front

Who founded Pennsylvania as a colony that allowed religious freedom?

Back

William Penn

Front

What is Mercantilism?

Back

An economic theory about acquiring gold and silver

Front

What was the purpose of Mercantilism?

Back

To acquire as much gold and silver as possible

Front

What was the policy of Salutary Neglect?

Back

An unofficial policy granting the 13 colonies more freedom