The southern colonies Plantations; slavery; mansions; indentured servants; few cities; few schools; Church of England. This describes society in these colonies: The southern colonies Large farms/plantations; cash crops; wood products; small farms; slavery. This describes the economy of these colonies: Samuel de Champlain This French explorer established a settlement in Quebec, Canada. The New England colonies Village and church as center of life; religious reformers and separatists. This describes society in: The mid-atlantic colonies Market towns were common in: The mid-atlantic colonies Appalachian Mountains, coastal lowlands (harbors and bays, wide and deep rivers), rich farmlands....This describes the geography of:     Portugal Explorers from this country explored West Africa. John Locke This philosopher, whose ideas were expressed in the Declaration of Independence, believed that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that government is created to protect these rights. The New England colonies Appalachian Mountains, Boston harbor, hilly terrain, rocky soil, jagged coastline....This describes the geography of: Slaves They were captured in their native Africa, sold to traders, shipped to the colonies and sold. Plymouth colony This colony was settled by Pilgrims, separatists from the Church of England, who wanted to avoid religious persecution. The Declaration of Independence A document proclaiming independence from England. It stated that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thomas Jefferson Main author of the Declaration of Independence Boston Tea Party Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes Georgia This colony was settled by people who had been in debtor’s prisons in England. July 4, 1776 The day the colonies approved the Declaration of Independence, declaring themselves free from England. The mid-atlantic colonies Villages and cities; varied and diverse lifestyles; diverse religions. This describes society in these colonies: Proclamation of l763 England tried to prevent settlers from moving west with this proclamation. Francisco Coronado He claimed the southwest part of the U.S. for Spain. Jamestown An economic venture by the Virginia Company and the first permanent English settlement in North America (1607). Benjamin Franklin He was a prominent member of Continental Congress, and helped Jefferson create the Declaration of Independence. Massachusetts Bay Colony This colony was settled by the Puritans who wanted to avoid religious persecution in England. Colonists They had to obey English laws that were enforced by governors. Thomas Paine A journalist, author of Common Sense Battle of Lexington and Concord This was the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War. Robert La Salle This explorer claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France. The First Continental Congress Here, delegates from all colonies met to discuss problems with England and to promote independence Paul Revere A patriot who made a daring ride to warn colonists of the British arrival; he cried "The British are coming!". French explorers These explorers established trading posts and spread Christian religion Stamp Act A tax imposed by England to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War. English explorers These explorers established settlements and claimed ownership of land. They learned farming techniques from American Indians and traded with them. Ghana, Mali, and Songhai These African civilizations became rich by controlling trade in West Africa John Cabot He explored eastern Canada for England. Colonial governors They were appointed by the king or by the proprietor and enforced English laws in the colonies. Boston Massacre Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers Colonial legislatures They made laws for each colony and were monitored by colonial governors. Unalienable rights These are rights that cannot be taken away—life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. Portuguese traders These traders carried goods from Europe to West African empires, trading metals, cloth, and other manufactured goods for gold. Surrender at Yorktown This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War Patrick Henry He was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses. He inspired colonial patriotism with his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. George Washington Commander of the Continental Army Pennsylvania This colony was settled by the Quakers, who wanted to have freedom to practice their faith. The Battle of Saratoga This colonial victory was the turning point in the Revolutionary War Indentured servants Men and women who agreed to work without pay for a certain number of years in return for passage to the New World. King George III The British king during the Revolutionary era Spanish explorers These explorers conquered and enslaved American Indians. They brought Christianity to the New World and brought diseases. The New England colonies Fishing, shipbuilding industry and naval supplies, trade and port cities -Skilled craftsmen, shopkeepers....this describes the economy of: The southern colonies Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, Atlantic coastal plain, good harbors, rivers, humid climate. This describes the geography of these colonies: Treaty of Paris England recognized American independence in this treaty Lord Cornwallis The British general who surrendered at Yorktown The New England colonies Town meetings were important in the politics of these colonies The mid-atlantic colonies Livestock and grain; trading; skilled workers; fishermen. This describes the economy of these colonies: John Adams He championed the cause of independence and became the 2nd president. The southern colonies Political and civic life was structured around counties in these colonies Roanoke Island The Lost Colony Large landowners They lived predominately in the South and relied on indentured servants and/or slaves for labor. Women They worked as caretakers, homemakers, could not vote and had little chance for education. Artisans They worked as craftsmen in towns and on plantations. Phyllis Wheatley A former slave who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence