CFE Flash Cards 1 & 2

Plantations

• Large farms in the Southern Colonies that used slave labor to grow cash crops like tobacco and rice.

• Small family-owned farms in the Northern Colonies that focused on subsistence farming.

• Industrial factories in the Northern Colonies that produced textiles and goods.

• Rural communities in the Southern Colonies that relied on barter and trade.

Pilgrims

• English settlers who sought religious freedom and founded Plymouth Colony in 1620.

• A group of Native Americans who welcomed the settlers in 1620.

• Spanish explorers who discovered America in the 15th century.

• French traders who established colonies in Canada.

Quakers

• A religious group known for their pacifism and equality, settled in Pennsylvania.

• A political party that advocates for environmental policies.

• A cultural movement focused on artistic expression and creativity.

• A historical figure known for their contributions to science.

New Amsterdam

• A Dutch settlement established in 1625, later renamed New York City.

• A British colony founded in 1664.

• A French trading post established in 1608.

• A Spanish mission built in 1700.

Salem Witch Trials

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts in 1692.

• A famous trial for the murder of a prominent politician in 1692.

• A collection of witchcraft stories published in Massachusetts in 1692.

• A religious movement that began in Massachusetts in 1692.

Jamestown

• The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 in Virginia.

• A major battle site during the American Civil War.

• The capital of the United States before Washington, D.C.

• A famous Native American tribe in Virginia.

Mercantilism

• Economic theory that trade generates wealth, and colonies exist to benefit the mother country.

• A system where the government controls all economic activity.

• A belief that free trade is the best way to promote economic growth.

• An approach that discourages colonial expansion.

Fur Trade

• The exchange of animal pelts (especially beaver) between Native Americans and Europeans.

• A trade agreement between European nations to exchange spices.

• The sale of textiles and clothing in European markets.

• The barter system used by Native Americans for agricultural products.

Quebec

• First permanent French settlement in North America, founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608.

• A major city in Canada known for its winter carnival.

• The capital of Canada, known for its parliament buildings.

• A region in Canada famous for its maple syrup.

Plymouth

• Colony established by the Pilgrims in present-day Massachusetts.

• A famous rock formation in California.

• A historical event in England during the 1600s.

• A type of ship used by early explorers.