1st People in America
Colonists came from Europe to explore America. What 3 countries did they come from?
England, Spain, France
Each region was different because of its ___________ and ______________.
land and weather
England sent Colonists to America in the hope of finding what?
gold
Colonists came to America in search of a better life. They wanted more resources. What are examples of resources.
Land, water, and food
What was the name of the war between England and France?
The French and Indian War
How many colonies were formed?
13
New England was known for ____________ and ________.
Middle colonies grew _____ and _____.
Southern colonies grew _______ and ________.
fishing and ship repairs
grains and wheat
tobacco and cotton.
England sent three ships to America; The Discovery, Godspeed and _____________.
Susan Constant
Men spent most of their days doing what?
farming and hunting
Britain won the war but they ended up being in ________.
Debt
They were divided into 3 regions. What are the regions names?
New England, Middle, and Southern
In the southern colonies big farms were called ______________.
plantations
Jamestown was named after who?
King James I
Women were busy doing what?
cleaning
cooking
taking care of children
Britain needed money so they stated to ______________ the colonists on ________ and ____________.
tax
sugar
paper
Colonists came to America to find ____________ and make __________.
jobs and make money
If you wanted to practice your own religion what region would you move to?
New England
What tribe did the colonists not always get along with?
The Powhatans
Children spend their days doing what?
doing chores and attending school.
The colonists also got angry because Britain told them to not do what else?
Move west of the mountains.
The first colony was named what?
Jamestown
Each Colony had their own government. Virginia had the General Assembly and Massachusetts had a group called the ________>
General Court
Who brought Tobacco Seeds to Jamestown?
John Rolfe
What are some common foods people ate in the colonies?
meat, bread, pudding, corn, and wheat
The Colonists responded by _________________ the stores and breaking __________ from ____________.
Boycotting
free
Britain