Moravians

German immigrants that followed the teachings of John Huss

Bethlehem

The city in Pennsylvania (PA) founded by Count von Zinzendorf

Middle Colonies

Colonies known as the "bread" colonies

Triangular Trade Route

A trade route the colonists followed which began in New England

Mercantilism

The idea that a colony exists for the good of the mother county

The greatest number of settlers came from...

England

The largest city in colonial America

Philadelphia

The most common type of churches found in New England

Congregational

The group of people that were among the first foreign missionaries of modern times.

Moravians

How did Christianity play an important role in shaping American?

Christianity played an important role in shaping American by promoting the American character of hard work and moral living.

Who predicted an eclipse in 1789?

Benjamin Banneker

Who is known for conducting singing schools?

William Billings

Who was known for crafting fine silverware?

Paul Revere

Who helped introduce the smallpox vaccine in America?

Cotton Mather

Who was the first American member of the Royal Society of London?

John Winthrop, Jr.

What was the name of the paddle-shaped board, containing the alphabet and some Scripture, used to teach children to read?

Hornbook

What was the most widely used textbook in colonial American?

New England Primer

What was the name of Benjamin Franklin's yearly publication that contained meteorological and astronomical information, homely proverbs, and sound advice?

Poor Richard's Almanac

What term is used to describe a legislature composed of two houses (an upper and lower house)?

Bicameral

What was the title of the chief executive officer of the colony?

Governor