Match the Vocabulary
A written plan that sets up the framework and laws for a government.
Constitution
The Iroquois won the __________________________ because they had acquired better weapons than competing groups.
Beaver Wars
What happened after Great Britain won the French and Indian War?
A) All American land was returned to Native tribes.
B) Great Britain took control of French territory in North America.
C) The 13 colonies immediately gained independence.
D) Spain took control of Quebec City.
B) Great Britain took control of French territory in North America.
What made European explorers sail to the Americas?
A) To find lost family members
B) To build small, quiet farming towns
C) To search for riches, gold, and trade routes
D) To learn new languages from local populations
C) To search for riches, gold, and trade routes
A colonist who wanted the American colonies to be free and independent from British rule.
Patriot
__________________________ created a written system for the Cherokee language so his people could write and communicate.
Sequoyah
When did John White return to the Roanoke Colony only to find it deserted?
A) 1590
B) 1690
C) 1776
D) 1857
A) 1590
Which explorer claimed land in of California for England?
A) Henry Hudson
B) John Cabot
C) Sir Francis Drake
D) Jean Nicolet
C) Sir Francis Drake
A religious settlement built by Spanish settlers to spread religion and culture to Native Americans.
Mission
The Pilgrims decided to sail to Massachusetts primarily because they wanted __________________________.
religious freedom
What was a consequence followed by the Boston Tea Party?
A) The British government lowered taxes on tea.
B) British authorities closed Boston Harbor in anger.
C) The U.S. Constitution was signed.
D) George Washington was elected president.
B) British authorities closed Boston Harbor in anger.
How were the Taino people affected by Christopher Columbus’ voyage?
A) They taught them new farming methods.
B) They spread harmful diseases to them.
C) They forced them to travel to Europe.
D) They bought all of their land with money.
B) They spread harmful diseases to them.
A written agreement made by the Pilgrims to establish rules for self-government in Plymouth.
Mayflower Compact
Both the Roanoke and Jamestown colonies suffered greatly from __________________________.
hunger and disease
What were the Patriots trying to do?
A) To remain loyal subjects of the King of England
B) To free the American colonies
C) To establish trade agreements with France and Spain
D) To draft a treaty ending the French and Indian War
B) To free the American colonies
Why did Christopher Columbus sail west from Europe?
A) To start a colony in Hispaniola
B) To find a shorter sea route to Asia to obtain spices
C) To meet Native Americans in the East Indies
D) To build new cities in Spain
B) To find a shorter sea route to Asia to obtain spices
To settle lands and establish control over them for another country.
Colonize
Settled with help from French explorers, __________________________ was built on waterways ideal for travel and trade.
Quebec City
What name was given to the leaders who drafted and signed the U.S. Constitution?
A) Pilgrims
B) Founding Fathers
C) Framers
D) Conquistadors
B) Founding Fathers
How did the Iroquois adapt to their environment?
A) They lived together in longhouses and used local rivers for fishing and travel.
B) They built brick homes and modern highways.
C) They farmed only in desert valleys.
D) They lived on large ocean ships.
A) They lived together in longhouses and used local rivers for fishing and travel.