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What was Roanoke?
An established settlement that failed due to lack of supply and was hostile to native Americans.
Who was George Washington?
First American President and a military leader.
Who was selected as the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the most important crop in the Americas during the Pre-colombian era?
Maize
What was the settlement of Georgia?
The last colony to be formed out of the 13
Explain the Encomienda system
A force labor system forced on Native Americans by the colonizers
Who was Thomas Paine?
Author of "Common Sense" and one of our founding fathers.
What happened on June 17, 1775
The battle of Bunker hill, located on Breeds hill.
What did the Natives in the Great plains hunt?
Buffalo
What was the role of France in the American Revolution?
They wanted to be independent at Britain's expenses
Define Chattel Slavery
The most common form of slavery. Humans were considered legal property. They were forced to do hard labor under horrible conditions.
Who was Nathaniel Bacon?
Started the Bacon Rebellion along with 300 men. Also was part of the Governments council.
What British fort was raided by Washington's men in New York after the battle of Bunker Hill?
Fort Ticonderoga
Who did Christopher Columbus ask for funds to travel?
Isabella and Ferdinand
Name one type of forced labor in the Americas.
Define Animism
The belief that objects or humans all have some sort of spirit. The spirit then influences their actions.
Who was Phyllis Wheatly?
The first African American women to publish a poem a book.
When did congress approve the Lee resolution?
June 2nd 1776
In 1494 what did the Pope do?
Ratified the Treaty of Tordesillas
What was the Seven Year war?
The french and Indian war
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
Prohibited Americans from crossing the Appalachian mountains to help reduce tension with the french.
Who was Bartolome de las Casas?
One of the first Spanish settlers in the Americas.
What three parts is the Declaration of Independence split into?
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What system was adopted by the spanish?
The Encomienda system
Who organized the Albany Plan of Union?
Benjamin franklin