Jamestown
What was the cash crop that saved Jamestown?
Tobacco
What was the ship named that the Pilgrims rode on to come over to the New World?
Mayflower
Which 3 countries were involved in creating colonies in the New World?
England, France and Spain
The Puritans were another group that came to the New World searching for what?
religious freedom!
The best Social Studies teacher is......
Mrs. G, duh.....no competition
Name one reason Jamestown almost failed.
- Laziness
- No one wanted to work
- Poor location of land
The Pilgrims arrived in the New World at the beginning of which season? This made it very hard for them.
Winter
Why did the French come to the New World?
- Route to Asia for trade
Create a religious community that was "purer" than any other religions.
This Thanksgiving side dish was considered "wealthy food" and was only served at very special occasions until recent years. (Hint: not a crazy popular side)
MAC AND CHEESE!!!
This man was Jamestown's FIRST hero.
John Smith
This Native American man helped the Pilgrims survive their first year in Plymouth.
Squanto!
When England, France and Spain expanded their lands, they needed workers. What did this cause to happen?
Slavery
What does dissenting mean?
Disagreement that turns into fighting.
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
This man married Pochanatas and became Jamestown's second hero.
John Rolfe
The Pilgrims asked the Native Americans to have this meal that is now a major holiday!
Thanksgiving
How did New France make a lot of their profit (or money)?
Fur-bearing animals
How were the Puritans DIFFERENT from the Pilgrims?
The Puritans did NOT separate from the Church of England.
What did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NOT have?
balloons!!
Jamestown is known as England's first.....
permanent settlement!
To celebrate the harvest or their first successful spring harvest of food!
What reasons caused Spain's wealth to decline?
- Gold was found so Spanish coins weren't valuable
- Nations began to produce other goods like cash crops
What were the names of the TWO people who were kicked out of their colonies for dissenting?
Anne Hutchinson
Roger Williams
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
October