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Introduction to 8 th Grade U.S. History
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Native Americans By 1400, between 1 and 2 million Native Americans lived north of Mexico Culturally, Practically, and Spiritually Diverse – Region – Language – Way of Life – Religion Disease killed large populations of Native Americans
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How did geography influence the culture of each tribe?
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European Exploration Routes to China/East – Overland Costly and long – Around Africa Efficient, but still long – Possible route across Atlantic Leads to interaction with Americas – Trade in goods, ideas, and DISEASES – Important themes: Gold, Slaves, land, and Missionaries Eventual forceful conquest of Americas – Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands (short-lived) establish colonies
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Columbus and his Legacy Christopher Columbus was convinced that the shortest route to Asia lay to the west of Europe. – In 1492, he sailed the ocean blue! The Columbian Exchange – Brought new crops like potatoes and corn to Europe – Brought disease, technology, and horses to North America
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European claims in North America North and South America were soon divided between various competing European powers Interactive Map
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Forms of Imperialism Colony – A territory that an imperialist nation rules directly Protectorate – A territory that has its own government, but that government take orders from an imperialist nation Sphere of Influence – A territory in which an imperialist nation has exclusive investment or trading rights
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Early English Settlement Jamestown (founded 1607) – Unprepared for life in Americas Came to make money, not survive – Semi-friendly relationship with local Natives Some trade for food occurred – Incredibly high death rate Starvation and disease/sickness
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Settling Jamestown
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Pocahontas Saves John Smith
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English Colonies By 1733 the 13 colonies we know were formed – They were grouped into three regions They were formed for various reasons – Business profit, religious freedom, refuge from debt and oppression They were self-governing but supported by the British government (Salutary Neglect) – Colonists were English citizens who expected the same rights as citizens living in England
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