General History
The study of the past using artifacts
A territory controlled by a foreign government for the purpose of acquiring raw materials
What is a colony?
The first permanent British settlement in North America
What is Jamestown?
War fought between Britain, France, and Native American allies for control of the Ohio River Valley?
What is the French and Indian War?
A sudden, massive, or complete change?
What is revolution?
What is geography
What is Spain?
This group of religious separatists settled the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts
Who are the Pilgrims?
After their victory in the war, the British began to raise these
What are taxes?
What is Lexington and Concord?
A tool or object left behind by people in the past
What is an artifact?
The Spanish were inspired by these three "G's"
What is God, Gold, Glory?
This religious group practiced non-violence and helped found the colony of Pennsylvania
Who are the Quakers?
Philosophical movement that emphasized natural rights and democracy
What is the Enlightenment?
In December 1773, colonists dumped pounds of British tea into a harbor. We call this event the...
What is Boston Tea Party?
A person who robs at sea
What is a pirate?
This European kingdom controlled a fur-trading empire near the Mississippi River
What is France?
This region of the 13 colonies had an economy dependent on slave labor and plantations
What is the Southern region?
Young Virginian military officer who accidentally started the French and Indian War
Who is George Washington?
A person who favored war with the British
What is a Patriot?
A historical account created/written by someone who actually experienced the event
What is a primary source?
The transfer of foods, plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between Africa/Europe and the Americas
This religious movement led to new forms of Christianity in Europe and inspired people like the Pilgrims and Puritans
What is the Protestant Reformation?
This philosopher believed humans were entitled to natural rights like life, liberty, and property
Who is John Locke?
A person who wished to make peace with the British and remain in the empire
What is a Loyalist?