Landforms
How long would it have taken the first settlers to travel across the land of the United States?
It would’ve taken the first settlers months or years to travel across the United States.
What is the definition of the word plateau?
A plateau is a high, steep-sided landform that rises above the surrounding land.
What are some of the valuable natural resources the colonists had?
Valuable natural resources the colonists had were whale, fish, wheat, and rice.
In 1619 what did the Virginia colonists form?
In 1619 what did the Virginia colonists formed the House of Burgesses.
What did the colonists feel it was time for?
Many colonists felt it was time for a revolution, or forced change of government.
Where are the Appalachian Mountains located?
The Appalachians run from Maine to Alabama.
What is the definition of the word canyon?
A canyon is a long, deep gap in the earth.
Name 3 places the colonists shipped there resources to?
3 places the colonists shipped there resources to were England, Africa, and the West Indies.
In, New England what year did the pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact?
In, New England the year the pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact was in 1620.
What country did America separated from?
The colonies separated from Britain and started a new country, the United States of America.
What is west of the Rocky Mountains?
To the west of the Rocky mountains is the Basin and Range region.
Lake _______ is one of the five Great Lakes located north of the Central Plains.
Lake Superior is one of the five Great Lakes located north of the Central Plains.
What did the trade routes become known as?
The trade routes became known as the triangular trade.
Did voters have a voice in the government?
Yes, voters did have a voice in the government.
What did Thomas Jefferson write on the Declaration of Independence?
In the declaration, Jefferson wrote that all human beings had certain rights.
What are some of the landforms in the United States?
Some of the landforms in the United States are mountains, canyons, and plateaus.
West of the Appalachians, the land flattens into the ______________
West of the Appalachians, the land flattens into the Interior Plains.
What are some of the laws the English government used to control trade in the colonies?
Some of the laws the English government used to control trade in the colonies were how the colonies shipped goods, what countries they can trade with, and what goods they traded.
Were the representative governments in the colonies fair to everyone?
The representative governments in the colonies were not fair to everyone.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Name 3 types of higher and newer mountains than the Appalachians?
3 types of higher and newer mountains are the Sierra Nevada Range, the Coast Ranges, and the Rocky mountains.
What is the largest river in the United States?
The largest river in the United States is the Mississippi River.
What are 3 reasons the colonists disliked these laws?
3 reasons the colonists disliked these laws were that they forced them to pay more for some goods. Colonists also wanted to decide what and how they traded. They thought England was using the laws to control the colonies.
Who were the only people to vote?
Only men who owned property to vote.
What countries helped the patriots win the revolutionary war?
Countries such as France and Spain sent money, soldiers, and supplies, which helped the patriots win the war.