This 15th century explorer “discovered” the New World

Christopher Columbus

Identify the 3 primary motivating forces that drew Europeans to the New World. Hint: 3 G’s

God, Gold, Glory

Identify the primary advantages that allowed Europeans to conquer the New World. Hint: 2 G’s

Guns, Germs

How did the French make money in the New World?

The Fur Trade

What did Joint Stock Companies do?

Funded the expeditions of explorers to the New World

Identify the three main reasons for the English colonization of the New World

Economic Opportunity, Religious Freedom, Rivalry with France and Spain

Who was the first English explorer to navigate the American Coastline Who was the first English explorer to navigate the American Coastline? Hint: The Capital of NC

Sir Walter Raleigh

Who was the leader of Jamestown? He was strict and unpopular!

John Smith

This man saved the Jamestown colony by his domestication of Tobacco This man saved the Jamestown colony by his domestication of Tobacco? Hint: He married Pocahontas

John Rolfe

Which governing body in Virginia was the first example of Autonomy in the New World?

Virginia House of Burgesses

The _______________ system rewarded settlers with 50 acres of land for every indentured servant they brought to the New World

Headright

What is the real name of the group we call Pilgrims?

Puritans

Which document was the first example of Autonomy in New England

Mayflower Compact

Which colony was the first to be established in New England?

Plymouth

Identify the Native American who taught the Puritans how to grow corn and negotiated peace between Europeans and Native Tribes

Squanto

In John Winthrop’s speech, A Model of Christian Charity, Winthrop declares that America would be a __________________________

A City Upon a Hill

Roger Williams was responsible for the establishment of which colony?

Rhode Island

This term describe England’s economic policy towards the colonies This term describe England’s economic policy towards the colonies. Raw materials were imported and manufactured goods were sent back to the colonies

Mercantilism

Which American colony was formerly known as New Netherland?

New York

Why was North Carolina’s development so much slower than other colonies?

No Ports

Why was farming difficult in the Northern colonies?

Wrong climate and soil type

Identify the three ways New England colonies made money?

Lumber, Fishing, Trade

Which feature became the center of Northern life?

Towns

Which New England event took place because of the Puritan habit of Holy Watching?

Salem Witch Trials

Which three cash crops dominated southern agriculture?

Tobacco, Rice, Indigo

Which feature was the center of society in the south?

Plantation

Before slavery dominated the south, THIS group made up a large part of southern labor

Indentured Servants

Outcomes of __________________: - Slavery replaces indentured servants -Colonial governments supported expansion

Bacon’s Rebellion

American colonists resorted to _____________ in response to English Mercantilism

Smuggling

These two acts were issued in response to American smuggling

Navigation and Staple

The king of England consolidated the Northern Colonies into one colony called the _____________________in response to smuggling

Dominion of New England

After which event was King James removed for William and Mary in Great Britain?

The Glorious Revolution

What document was signed to limit the power of the English King?

English Bill of Rights

What is an example of a provision of the Bill of Rights that exists in our Bill of Rights?

Habeas Corpus Right to bear arms Fair Trial No cruel or unusual punishment

This was the first major slave rebellion in the colonies

Stono Rebellion

This time period was defined by a shift away from religion and an emphasis on reason and logic

The Enlightenment

This philosopher argued the idea of Tabula Rasa

John Locke

John Locke advocated for natural rights. What are the 3 natural rights?

Life Liberty Property

What is the name of the book where Locke argued for natural rights?

Two Treaties on Government

This religious movement stressed the importance of the individuals relationship with god. Colonists realized that religious power rested in their hands?

The Great Awakening

What were the two sides of the French and Indian War?

Britain + the colonies vs. French and Natives + Spanish

At which meeting did the Iroquois pledge that they would not join the war?

Albany Conference

After Braddock was killed in battle, who commanded the colonial forces?

George Washington

What is another name for the French and Indian War?

Seven Years’ War

What was the treaty that ended the French and Indian War?

Treaty of Paris

What were the 2 main consequences of the French and Indian War?

1) Britain expands its land in the Americas 2) Colonies were tabbed with the expensive war

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Why did Colonial America begin to develop a new identity separate from Great Britain?

Colonial America had a high degree of diversity compared to England

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