Causes: Desire to purify the Church of England. Effects: Establishment of strict religious communities, limited voting rights, and the founding of colonies like Massachusetts Bay.

Causes: Desire to provide a haven for Catholics. Effects: Granted religious freedom to Christians, but not other religions, setting a precedent for religious tolerance.

Causes: Demand for cash crops like tobacco and rice. Effects: Reliance on enslaved labor, development of a rigid social hierarchy, and economic prosperity for plantation owners.

Causes: Roger Williams' advocacy for religious tolerance. Effects: Establishment of a colony known for religious freedom, attracting diverse groups.

Causes: Desire for a buffer against Spanish Florida and a place for debtors. Effects: Served as a military barrier and provided opportunities for debtors to start over.

Causes: Disease, lack of preparation, and conflict with Native Americans. Effects: Slowed population growth, reliance on indentured servants, and economic struggles.

Causes: Religious tolerance and economic opportunities. Effects: Cultural exchange, innovation, and a more tolerant society compared to other colonies.

Causes: Puritan emphasis on community involvement and self-governance. Effects: Early form of democracy, citizen participation in decision-making, and a sense of local autonomy.

Causes: High demand for tobacco in Europe. Effects: Economic prosperity, reliance on indentured servants and later enslaved Africans, and expansion of plantation agriculture.

Causes: Winthrop's vision of a model religious community. Effects: Strong sense of purpose and moral obligation, strict social control, and a desire to be an example to others.

Those who wanted to 'purify' the Church of England.

Extreme Puritans who wanted to break away entirely from the Church of England.

Winthrop's vision of a model religious community in Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Puritan belief that God has already decided who goes to heaven or hell.

Primary labor force in the Chesapeake colonies, especially for tobacco production.

Granted religious freedom to Christians in Maryland (but not other religions).

Large-scale agriculture and cash crops, heavily reliant on slave labor, especially in the Southern Colonies.

A peaceful religious group; emphasized equality and tolerance. Founded Pennsylvania.

An early form of democracy in New England.

Middle Colonies known for producing grains, lumber, and furs.

Founded by Pilgrims; later merged with Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Founded by Puritans seeking religious freedom (for themselves).

Adopted by Connecticut; first written constitution.

First permanent English settlement in North America; struggled with disease and high mortality.

Granted religious freedom to Christians in Maryland, but not to other religions.

Founded as a buffer against Spanish Florida and as a place for debtors to start over.

Founded by Roger Williams; known for religious tolerance.

Founded by William Penn for religious freedom and tolerance.

Tobacco production using indentured servants.

Rice production relying heavily on slave labor.