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15 Cards in this Set
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Massachusetts Bay Company |
A joint stock company of puritan businessmen who founded and moved to a self governing colony. They were granted a charter that, for some reason, did not say that the company's head quarters had to be in England. |
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The great migration |
I mass movement of puritan pilgrims to the new world, seeking religious freedom. From 1630-1642 |
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Harvard College |
A school founded by the puritans to prepare young men for the ministry. The first institution of higher education in America. 1636 |
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Ole' deluder satan act (LOL) of 1647 |
This puritan act established the first town school system in America. Recognized the importance of the Bible. It was mandatory. |
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Algonquin Bible |
A translation of the Bible into a native american lounge. First bible to be printed in america. 1663 |
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Puritan Work Ethic, also the Protestant Work Ethic |
Man is called to work; All work has a sense of nobility; A Christian serves God best by working Diligently and faithfully in his calling |
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut |
First written constitution in America. Established a representative government. 1639 |
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New England Confederation |
The first voluntary union of the colonies. Also league of friends. 1643. |
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King Philips' war |
An indian uprising. The New England Confederation helped protect against it. |
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The Dominion of New England |
stupid King James II tore down the New England Confederation and set up a involuntary union of the colonies under Sir Edmond Andros |
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Glorious Revolution |
When Stupid king James II makes everyone mad and so he had to flee. Parliament gave the crown to William and Mary |
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Patroon System |
Established by the dutch in New Netherland. Each ____ received a large tract of land along an navigable river in exchange for transporting 50 people to the new world to settle the land |
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Proprietary Colony |
A colony on a land grant which an English King made to a nobleman |
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Toleration Act |
Granted freedom of worship in Maryland for all who professed the name of Christ 1649 |
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Society of Friends |
Persecuted religious group also known as quakers |
