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How did british navigation acts most affect the economy of new England?

They encouraged colonists to build ships.


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England was taxing the colonists so the colonists invaded one of England's ships and dumped all of their tea into the bay.


Why did the colonists return to Jamestown after they fled in 1610?

The colonists fled Jamestown in 1610 by a ship bound for return to England. On the way they came upon three supply ships headed to Jamestown. On board one of the ships was a new Governor. He would not let Jamestown be abandoned and brought the entire group back.


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some religion, foods, ships


What groups of colonists reached new England in 1620 on the ships called the mayflower?

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After England went out of sight over the stern of their ships.


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They encouraged colonists to build ships.


How many ships was part of the First Fleet and what date did they leave England?

There were 11 ships in the First Fleet, which departed from portsmouth, England on 13 May 1787.


Were did the settlers come from in the colony of Maryland?

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What products did New England colonists sell for money?

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What famous pirate was the first ship commander to circumnavigate the world?

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Lord dela warr and the starving time?

During the Sea Ventures struggles to continue on to Virginia, John Smith's adventure series fueled new interest in the colonies. As a result, more money was invested in the Virginia Company. Clergy in England called for support of the stranded colonists. Three ships set sail from England in 1610, headed by new governor, Thomas West, the Baron De La Warr (Baron Delaware), and included a doctor, food, supplies and even more colonists. He forced the Patience and Deliverance ships, that were fleeing the abandoned colony to return with him.