First Explorers
Name an Explorer known for his travels to the New World
Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco de Gama, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Hernando Cortes, John Cabot and Samuel de Champlain
wilderness
Name three reasons why people came to America
Adventure, religion, wealth
What was the Mayflower Compact?
first written agreement for self-government in America
Name the four New England Colonies
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island
What were European Explorers in search of during the age of exploration?
new trade routes to Asia, as well as valuable resources such as gold, silver, spices, and other luxury goods
What kind of men were needed to establish a colony in America?
Men willing to work (farm & build) vs seeking wealth
What two groups of people made up the Pilgrims?
The Separatists - Wanted to separate from Church of England for freedom to worship God as they thought best
The Strangers - sought adventure or a chance to work in the New World
This governing body was famous for creating a foundation for the US Congress
What is the House of Burgesses
Name the four Middle Colonies
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Queen Elizabeth I
What was the name of the Island off the coast of North Carolina known as "The Lost Colony"?
Roanoke - discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh's crew
What boat brought the pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
Muskets were less effective often missing their targets until this was invented.
What is Rifling
Name the five Southern Colonies
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Caroline, Georgia
True or False: Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to the new world with 100 men to form the first English Colony.
False
He was not granted permission by the Queen to actually make the voyage. She needed his good judgement to help England if conflict broke out with Spain.
True or False: Jamestown was the first permanent English Colony in America?
True
King James I established Jamestown 20 years after Roanoke failed.
Who were the Quakers?
religious group that settled in Pennsylvania
- did not believe in fighting
-believed no one person was more important than another
This deathly disease was responsible for killing 90 percent of Pilgrims the first year.
What is Small Pox
This Colony was the last settled Colony in the New World
What is Georgia
Name a Boat that sailed to the new world not named the Mayflower
Susan Constant; Ark; Dove
This metal was cheaper than its look alike silver and was common in many homes during the 18th Century
What is Pewter
People who wanted to purify the Church of England
Puritans
This fresh water prey would later become pivotal in crop growth in America
What is Fish
This plant was grown primarily in the south and would later become a source of wealth in the southern states during the 19th century.
What is Tobacco