2. Early America

3. colonists use contexts clues and word structure When the colonists arrived in America they were beginning a new life. When the colonists arrived in America they were beginning a new life. The colonists decided to start life in a new territory. The colonists decided to start life in a new territory. colonists- people who helped to start a colony or land controlled by a nation or country colonists- people who helped to start a colony or land controlled by a nation or country

4. civilizations use context clues and word structure These people formed tribes such as the Hopewell and Powhatan and great civilizations such as the Aztec and Inca. These people formed tribes such as the Hopewell and Powhatan and great civilizations such as the Aztec and Inca. In some ways, Western societies are based on the ancient civilizations if Greece and Rome. In some ways, Western societies are based on the ancient civilizations if Greece and Rome. civilizations – human societies with their own organization and culture civilizations – human societies with their own organization and culture

5. inherit use context clues For the most part in Europe at that time, only the oldest son could inherit the land of his father. For the most part in Europe at that time, only the oldest son could inherit the land of his father. Did Min inherit the jewelry after her mother died? Did Min inherit the jewelry after her mother died? inherit – to receive from someone usually a relative, who has died inherit – to receive from someone usually a relative, who has died

6. settlements use context clues and word structure Spain and England were the first countries to build settlements in America. Spain and England were the first countries to build settlements in America. The Plymouth Colony was the first of the Pilgrims settlements in America. The Plymouth Colony was the first of the Pilgrims settlements in America. settlements – newly established places where people have come to live. settlements – newly established places where people have come to live.

7. diverse use context clues The New York Colony became a very culturally and ethnically diverse colony. The New York Colony became a very culturally and ethnically diverse colony. Manuel’s diverse interests include soccer, painting, and gardening. Manuel’s diverse interests include soccer, painting, and gardening. diverse – different; varied diverse – different; varied