Thought of the Day Yesterday we learned about the formation of the colonies. Which location would you choose? Discuss why you would choose the location and in what ways the geography would help you survive. (Place TOD’s in basket)

Colonies and Issues

How were specific colonies founded? Jamestown -1 st permanent English settlement -Founded along the James River in Virginia by the Virginia Company -Created a representative democracy Plymouth -settled by a specific group of Puritans known as the Pilgrims -Established colony in Massachusetts -created a direct democracy where men would have meetings to make new laws and govern

How were specific colonies founded? Pennsylvania -Settled by William Penn and the Quakers -Believed in non-violence Rhode Island -Founded by Roger Williams -safe home for religion dissenters (people who were against the Church of England) How were the people in the colonies persecuted? Native Americans -Varied -Colonists needed help with farming & building homes, but some people were hostile & fought the natives for resources

How were people persecuted in the colonies? Slaves -Colonists first enslaved some Native Americans (unsuccessful) -Imported African slaves along the triangular trade route -This route allowed crops, products, and slaves to be exchanged between N. America, Europe, & Africa -This last leg of the triangle is known as the Middle Pass age (from Africa to N.America) -Indentured Servant- eventually gained freedom

Salem Witch Trials -Occurred in Salem, Massachusetts when young girls began to accuse citizens of being witches Why did this occur? -Strict religious beliefs -Fear of Native American attack which led to an overall fear of violence -Women wanted attention