Exploration and Colonization
Why did Spain decide to Explore and Colonize the Americas?
God, Gold and Glory
Which colonial region is known for having a very rocky soil, cold climate, and main exports being fur, lumber, fish, and shipping?
New England Colonies
What was being taxed in the Stamp Act?
Paper
Playing Cards
Dice
This was the first battle of the American Revolution.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
True or False: Mercantilist policies created tension between Great Britain and the Colonies. These policies prevented colonies from trading with other countries
True
Why did France decide to Explore and Colonize the Americas?
Fur Trade
Beaver Trade
Which colonial region is known for having a warm climate, fertile soil, and whos main exports include: wheat, grain, and oats.
Middle Colonies
What is being taxed on the Townshead Act
Lead
Paint
Tea
This Battle was a major turning point in the American Revolution. After the Continental Army won, France decided to become America’s ally
The Battle of Saratoga
A system of government in which people vote for someone to represent them and their interests in the government.
Representative Government
Why did England decide to Explore and Colonize the Americas?
Which colonial region is known for having hot summers, fertile soil, plantations, and whos main exports include: indigo, cotton, and rice?
Southern Colonies
What happened in the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonist could NOT settle pass the Appalachian Mountains AND trade with Native Americans
This Battle was the final major battle of the American Revolution. General Cornwallis surrendered, and America won independence.
The Battle of Yorktown
True or false: Profit from fur trade was a major reason for French exploration and colonization of the new world.
True
What is the name of the widespread transfer of plants, animals, precious metals, culture, human populations, and diseases?
What is the name of the forced voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World.
Middle Passage
What was the name of the patriots who would use propaganda and get other colonist to protest the different British Acts?
Sons of Liberty
This document, finalized in 1783, formally ended the American Revolution
The Treaty of Paris 1783
Economy, Commerce, Finances, Cash, and Profit can be connected to which of the 3 G's
Gold
What is the name for an economy that imports cheaper raw materials from their colonies and accumulate wealth by exporting finished items to them in exchange?
Mercantilism
What do the following have in common
1. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
2. Mayflower Compact
3. Virginal House of Burgesses
They are all representative governments in the colonies.
What was the result of no taxation without representation?
The American Revolution
True or False: The Continental Army was well trained, with many years of experience in battle.
False
Crops that are grown for the sole purpose of being sold for profit.
Cash Crops