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American Beginnings New Empires Life in Colonial America Conflict in the Colonies American Revolution 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 13 Colonies
What was the first crop grown by the Mesoamericans?
Corn/maize
Where did the Aztecs live?
Mexico
Who were the first Europeans to reach America?
Vikings led by Leif Eriksson
What were rectangular Native American dwellings made of logs & bark called?
longhouses
What were small circular Native American huts called?
wigwams
What did Columbus call the Tainos & why?
Indians-because he thought he was in East Indies
Which country named the Cape of Good Hope?
Portugal
Who found an All- water route to Asia by traveling west?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which Spanish conquistador searched for the Seven Cities of Cibola?
Francisco Colonado
Which 2 explorers established French claims in Canada?
Jacques Cartier & Samuel Champlain
What allowed the Virginia colony of Jamestown to flourish?
Tobacco
Whose leadership & military skill helped Jamestown?
John Smith
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
Religious Freedom
What was Jamestown Virginia’s 2 house legislature called?
House of Burgesses
Which colony was a safe haven for Catholics?
Maryland
What are crops grown for profit called?
Cash crops
What region of the colonies were most of the early colleges in?
New England
What areas were included in Triangular Trade?
Africa, Britain, & West Indies
What did the Middle Colonies use as a labor force?
Indentured Servants
What term describes when a mother country imports raw materials from colonies and exports finished goods back?
mercantilism
Colonists who fought for independence were known as _____.
Patriots
What were civilian soldiers called?
Militia
What event did the colonists use as propaganda against the British?
Boston Massacre
What acts instructed the colonist that they could only trade certain items with England?
Navigation Acts
Why did Pontiac’s Rebellion occur?
Colonists were moving into Native American lands
Who was chosen to be Commander & Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who brought water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth?
Mary Hayes aka Molly Pitcher
How did Washington win at the battles of Trenton & Princeton?
He used the element of surprise
When did Washington cross the Delaware River?
Christmas night 1776
Make your wager
What was Ben Franklin’s plan to unite the Colonies called?
Albany Plan of Union