Chapter 1:
● Historians believe first natives arrived from Bering Strait
● Debate over land bridge theory or primitive boats theory
● The Indigenous people weren’t homogenous- culture and political system varied
● Iroquois League of Nations: Made up of five northeastern tribes, had a confederacy government system.
● Tribes acted together concerning issues of mutual interest and ceased warring with each other- “loose
friendship”.
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● Commerce was the common initial reason for settlement in North America
● Jamestown was established by a joint stock company in 1607, first enslaved people arrived in 1619.
● In 1609, employees of Dutch New Netherland Company settled along the Hudson and Lower
Delaware Rivers, founded New Netherland.
● 1626, the Dutch bought Manhattan, Fort Orange and New Amsterdam (1624).
● New York(1664) were settlers from Holland, Finland, Germany, and Sweden, free black sailors,
company employees.
● Puritans- Calvinists-came as families bound by Christianity- Strict code of authority and
obedience,stressed on individualism.
● Mayflower Compact- Modeled after English town charters.- Signed by men, create laws and abide by
Christian faith.
● Roger Williams preached separation from Church of England-Providence Plantations- Became Rhode
Island-
● Anne Hutchison- Criticized male dominated authority, women attracted to progressive ideas of
religious tolerance, banished for blasphemy.
● Thomas Hooker- Believed all white Christians had a right to vote regardless of church affiliation, or
property qualifications. Moved to Connecticut. Drafted first constitution, representative form of
government, and Bill of Rights.
● George Calvert, established Catholic colony of Maryland, William Penn-Pennsylvania, holy
experiment-attracted other persecuted Europeans, ethnic and religious diversity
● Royal Colonies- Operated by grants of king-colonial profits go to him.
● Proprietary Colonies- grants from the King-conduct business with corporations and Kings.
● All but two colonies had three branches of government.- Governor, Assembly by people, and council
appointed by governor.
● Historians believe first natives arrived from Bering Strait
● Debate over land bridge theory or primitive boats theory
● The Indigenous people weren’t homogenous- culture and political system varied
● Iroquois League of Nations: Made up of five northeastern tribes, had a confederacy government system.
● Tribes acted together concerning issues of mutual interest and ceased warring with each other- “loose
friendship”.
●
● Commerce was the common initial reason for settlement in North America
● Jamestown was established by a joint stock company in 1607, first enslaved people arrived in 1619.
● In 1609, employees of Dutch New Netherland Company settled along the Hudson and Lower
Delaware Rivers, founded New Netherland.
● 1626, the Dutch bought Manhattan, Fort Orange and New Amsterdam (1624).
● New York(1664) were settlers from Holland, Finland, Germany, and Sweden, free black sailors,
company employees.
● Puritans- Calvinists-came as families bound by Christianity- Strict code of authority and
obedience,stressed on individualism.
● Mayflower Compact- Modeled after English town charters.- Signed by men, create laws and abide by
Christian faith.
● Roger Williams preached separation from Church of England-Providence Plantations- Became Rhode
Island-
● Anne Hutchison- Criticized male dominated authority, women attracted to progressive ideas of
religious tolerance, banished for blasphemy.
● Thomas Hooker- Believed all white Christians had a right to vote regardless of church affiliation, or
property qualifications. Moved to Connecticut. Drafted first constitution, representative form of
government, and Bill of Rights.
● George Calvert, established Catholic colony of Maryland, William Penn-Pennsylvania, holy
experiment-attracted other persecuted Europeans, ethnic and religious diversity
● Royal Colonies- Operated by grants of king-colonial profits go to him.
● Proprietary Colonies- grants from the King-conduct business with corporations and Kings.
● All but two colonies had three branches of government.- Governor, Assembly by people, and council
appointed by governor.
