Early American Colonies: Founders, Women, and Social Changes, Quizzes of World History

Download Early American Colonies: Founders, Women, and Social Changes and more Quizzes World History in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 John White DEFINITION 1 First govenor of Roanoke, VA (the new settlement) Left for England and was stuck there, when he returned the colony was deserted and he never finds the settelers. TERM 2 4 English Colonies DEFINITION 2 Chesapeake Roanoke Jamestown Maryland TERM 3 John Smith DEFINITION 3 Leader of First settlement of Jamestown in May 1607 TERM 4 John Ralfh DEFINITION 4 Helps Jamestown survive. by starting farming of tobacco which is the first big cash crop sold to England. Marries Pochanhantis which brings peace between colonists and native americans. TERM 5 Lord Baltimore and Maryland DEFINITION 5 Maryland was a refugee for Catholics. Lord Baltimore gets a charter for Catholics in 1632. Lot's more men than women! TERM 6 Indentured Servants DEFINITION 6 An indentured servant was a laborer under contract to an employer for a fixed period of time, typically three to seven years, in exchange for their transportation, food, clothing, lodging and other necessities. TERM 7 Women in the New World DEFINITION 7 Most came over as indentured servants Practically had a 100% chance of marriage in the new colonies They will marry higher up, leaving the poorer men a small chance of marriage TERM 8 Slavery DEFINITION 8 1619- first Africans moved to Virginia but were treated like indentured servants. 1640- Law began describing Africans as perpetual servants (servants for life). Start of actual slavery. TERM 9 Finding Info on Women DEFINITION 9 Hard to find primary sources because women weren't taught to read or write. Can be learned through what men wrote through their prospective. From court documents,wills, newspapers. Sermons taught about what women were supposed to be like in general. TERM 10 Puritans move to New England DEFINITION 10 1620- Mayflower (Plymouth 1st small Colony) Queen Elizabeth 1558- 1603 Came to New England to get away from Catholic English church 1. Ceremonies- Catholic tradition wasn't biblical enough. 2. Wanted ministers to preach based on inspiration from the bible 3. Reform church government TERM 21 Carol Carlson's View on the Witch Trials DEFINITION 21 Majority of women were not poor or widowed Married women were less likely executed because men helped them in the trials Women with no sons or brothers and will inherit property will most likely be executed TERM 22 Native America Women Case Study 1- Converting to Christianity DEFINITION 22 3 Options 1. Accept Christianity 2. Blend Christianity and traditional customs 3. Rejecting Christianity all together TERM 23 Historian A Case Study 1- Converting to Christianity DEFINITION 23 Huron men and women were practically equal before Jesuits After Jesuits- Women's status decreases, women stop farming because it should be a mans job. Women lose political power, women couldn't be as vocal and must be more obedient. Men became more aggressive with women and were superior to them in everything. Acted more like Europeans. TERM 24 Historian B Case Study 1- Converting to Christianity DEFINITION 24 Puritans and Wampanoags Women had roles of teaching and were literate. They taught children Christianity. They also lead festivals which gave them power Blend of Christianity and traditional ways TERM 25 Historian C Case Study 1- Converting to Christianity DEFINITION 25 Main crops- maze, beans, squash. Women did most of the harvesting and gathering. Women have a control over food which give them a role in war in deciding to feed the soldiers. Women couldn't vote but could nominate a chief and had the power to remove the chief if necessary. Also had a representative in the counsel of elders. TERM 26 Matrilineal Kinship System and Matrilocal Residence DEFINITION 26 Matilineal Kinship System- Trace lineage through the mothers side as opposed to the fathers Matrilocal Residence- When married, the husband moves in with the wife and her clan. TERM 27 Status Change in Iroquis 3 DEFINITION 27 They became more focused on a cash economy which decreases status of women 19th century- 1. Iroquis society changed from long houses to nuclear families 2. Patrilineal- uses the mans name and inheritance, as opposed to matrilineal (womens). 3. 1848- Seneca's make a constitution, only men can vote TERM 28 Mary Jemison DEFINITION 28 Took captive by the Senecas to replace a dead family member Liked the work of the Seneca. Had more down time, learns the language, HONEST and laid back people, hard working. Interview- She was shy and wouldn't say anything that could harm her or her family (vices) TERM 29 Mary Jemison and the American Revolution DEFINITION 29 In the American Revolution, the Seneca are supposed to be neutral but side with the British. As punishment, their land is burned and many starve After the American Revolution the Seneca are split up and put on reservations. Some like Mary, got their own land. Alcohol is introduced and alcoholism is a big problem She finds the American Revolution very negative TERM 30 Why Mary Jemison stays w/ Seneca DEFINITION 30 1. Children's sake 2. Sister gets her away from whites when they wanted to by her back 3. Arranged marriage 4. Her son Thomas couldn't leave so she stayed with him 5. Kids wouldn't be accepted in white society TERM 31 Mary Jemison and Alcohol DEFINITION 31 Sons, Jessie and Thomas fight and Thomas is killed while drunk John is murdered. Alcohol causes Mary many tragedies and also for the Seneca people in general TERM 32 18th Century What's Changing DEFINITION 32 The Rise of Class- There is a growing gap between rich and poor. More competitive environment. Marriage- young people have more control over who theyre going to marry. More equal ratio of men and women. Hard to find a new husband if widowed. For money- Women would take in travelers, own taverns, have liquor licenses, own small shops TERM 33 The Urban Housewife, The Rural Woman, and The Southern Mistress DEFINITION 33 The Urban Housewife- lives in the city, has access to trade goods, buys instead of making, will show wealth and status The Rural Woman- still makes things home, shows an inferior status The Southern Mistress- Slave owners wives. In charge of domestic slaves (in the home). TERM 34 Lives of Slaves and how it changes DEFINITION 34 Large plantations= a better chance of a more stable family life for slaves After American Revolution- northern states start getting rid of slavery and they didn't want slaves to have children because it would be more of an expense. Also, less amount of slaves are owned which made it hard to find a mate. TERM 35 Women and The American Revolution DEFINITION 35 *** Women have more religious devotion, men are more rational*** Women became- Street Demonstrators- rioting, protesting Boycotters- produced alternate goods Fundraisers Petitioners- signed petitions (political act!) Camp Followers- followed troops to support and take care of the men