Colonization

Question 1

Jamestown

Answer 1

1607
first successful English colony

Question 2

Virginia House of Burgesses

Answer 2

1619
first representative government in the colonies

Question 3

Mayflower Compact

Answer 3

1620
signed by Pilgrims for self-government

Question 4

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Answer 4

1639
first written constitution in the colonies by Thomas Hooker

Question 5

First Great Awakening

Answer 5

1731-1755
religious revival in colonies
influenced founders

Question 6

French and Indian War

Answer 6

1754-1763
war over fur trade and land between Britain & France
colonists gain military experience
Frances loses land, Britain in debt