fun things
A narrow passage of water that separates Alaska from Russia and is significant in the study of human migration to the Americas.
Bering Strait
The period of history in Spain from the 8th
to the 15th century during which Christian kingdoms sought to recapture territory from Muslim rule.
Reconquista
A term used to describe the portrayal of Spain as a uniquely cruel and oppressive colonial power, particularly in the Americas.
Black Legend
An early English settlement in North America that mysteriously disappeared, known as the 'Lost Colony!
Roanoke
The first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, known for his vision of a 'City upon a Hill!'
John Winthrop
A pre-Columbian Native American city located near present-day St. Louis, known for its large earthen mounds and as a major center of trade.
Cahokia
A European country on the Iberian Peninsula known for its maritime explorations during the Age of Discovery.
Portugal
A successful uprising by the Pueblo people against Spanish colonization in present-day
New Mexico in 1680.
Pueblo Revolt
The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 in Virginia.
Jamestown
A Puritan minister who founded Rhode Island and advocated for religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Roger Williams
A confederation of six Native American nations in the northeastern United States, formed to promote peace and cooperation among tribes
Great League of Peace
The capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco in present-day Mexico City.
Tenochtitlan
The French colonial territory in North America, which included parts of Canada and the United States, known for its fur trade and relations with Native Americans.
New France
The first elected legislative assembly in the New World, established in Virginia in 1619.
House of Burgesses
A Puritan woman who challenged the religious authorities in Massachusetts and was eventually banished for her beliefs.
Anne Hutchison
A belief system that accepts and incorporates various religious beliefs and practices, promoting coexistence among different faiths.
Inclusive Religion
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World following Columbus's voyages.
Columbian Exchange
A 17th-century Dutch colony in North America that included parts of present-day New York and New Jersey, known for its diverse population and trade.
New Netherland
A cash crop that became the foundation of the economy in Virginia and other southern colonies.
Tobacco
A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists in England from 1642 to 1651.
English Civil War
A region of Africa known for its diverse cultures, historical empires, and significant role in the transatlantic slave trade.
West Africa
Martin Luther, a German theologian whose actions sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church.
Luther
An English soldier and explorer who played a key role in the establishment of the Jamestown colony in Virginia.
John Smith
A colony founded in 1632 as a refuge for English Catholics, known for its Act Concerning Religion.
Maryland
A Maryland law passed in 1649 that granted religious freedom to all Christians, establishing a precedent for religious tolerance.
Act Concerning Religion