Early Explorers / Reasons for Exploration
Colonization of North America
The Columbian Exchange
The Pequot War and Treaty of Hartford
Indigenous Identity and American Bison
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European countries were motivated by what three main factors?
Gold, Glory, and God
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What is a colony?
A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country
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What was the Columbian exchange?
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After the Pequot War, where was the agreement between the English and the Indian Sachems signed?
Hartford
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What does this photo represent?
The mass killings of Buffalo in North America.
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Who is Christopher Columbus?
He set sail in 1492 and discovered the Americas. Although he didn't reach Asia as he had intended, his arrival in the Caribbean islands sparked a profound encounter between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. His voyage had a big impact on both the Tainos, the native people of the Caribbean, and Europe.
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Who were the major colonizing empires of North America?
Spain, France, and England
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What is the old world and the new world?
Western Hemisphere (New World) - Americas
Eastern Hemisphere (Old World) - Europe
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What was the turning point in the Pequot War?
Connecticut colony declared war on the Pequot
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How was the buffalo connected to Native American religion and culture?
The buffalo was an important part of the Kiowa religion; their body parts were used in healing and prayers.
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Who is Vasco da Gama?
He is a renowned Portuguese explorer of the 15th century and known for his groundbreaking maritime expeditions. In 1498, he became the first European to sail directly from Europe to India, opening up a lucrative sea route for trade. His daring exploration paved the way for further European expansion and colonization, leaving an indelible mark on the course of world history.
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What were the New England Colonies?
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
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Why did the impact of European diseases affect Native Americans so badly?
Native Americans had no natural resistance to European diseases.
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What was the primary purpose of the treaty?
To maintain peace between the Narragansett and Mohegan tribes
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What did Native Americans use from the Buffalos? What was their impact on the Native American way of living?
The Kiowa depended on the buffalo for food, shelter, and clothing, and in turn, they revered the buffalo.
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Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
He was a Portuguese explorer sailing under the Spanish crown and is renowned for leading the first successful trip around the globe. In 1519, he set sail with a fleet of ships to find a westward route to the Spice Islands. Magellan's expedition proved the Earth was round and expanded European knowledge of global geography.
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What is Jamestown? Where was it located?
It was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Located in present-day Virginia.
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What were the two biggest cultural changes that the Europeans brought to the New World?
Religion and language.
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What was the primary economic motivation behind the Pequot War?
Control of the fur and wampum trade.
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Which of the following best describes the spiritual significance of the bison to many Native American tribes?
They incorporated bison into religious ceremonies and rituals, believing they held sacred powers.
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Ferdinand Magellan's route.
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What is mercantilism?
The economic theory that believed the best way for a nation to become strong was to acquire the most gold and silver (wealth equals power).
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What did Missionaries do in the New World?
Missionaries blended with the local religion to create new kinds of religion. They also built schools and taught the natives European languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch.
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What action may be taken by the English and compliant tribes in case of a breach of the agreement?
Joint military action.
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How did the availability of bison influence the settlement patterns of many Native American tribes?
They concentrated their settlements near bison herds to facilitate hunting and resource collection.