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American Revolution
Pre-Colombian
General Concepts
100

What was Roanoke?

An established settlement that failed due to lack of supply and was hostile to native Americans. 

100

Who was George Washington?

First American President and a military leader. 

100

Who was selected as the leader of the Continental Army?

George Washington

100

What was the most important crop in the Americas during the Pre-colombian era?

Maize

100

What was the settlement of Georgia? 

The last colony to be formed out of the 13

200

Explain the Encomienda system

A force labor system forced on Native Americans by the colonizers

200

Who was Thomas Paine?

Author of "Common Sense" and one of our founding fathers. 

200

What happened on June 17, 1775

The battle of Bunker hill, located on Breeds hill.

200

What did the Natives in the Great plains hunt?

Buffalo

200

What was the role of France in the American Revolution?

They wanted to be independent at Britain's expenses

300

Define Chattel Slavery

The most common form of slavery. Humans were considered legal property. They were forced to do hard labor under horrible conditions. 

300

Who was Nathaniel Bacon?

Started the Bacon Rebellion along with 300 men. Also was part of the Governments council. 

300

What British fort was raided by Washington's men in New York after the battle of Bunker Hill?

Fort Ticonderoga

300

Who did Christopher Columbus ask for funds to travel?

Isabella and Ferdinand

300

Name one type of forced labor in the Americas.

slaves, indentured servants, free slaves. 
400

Define Animism 

The belief that objects or humans all have some sort of spirit. The spirit then influences their actions.

400

Who was Phyllis Wheatly?

The first African American women to publish a poem a book.

400

When did congress approve the Lee resolution?

June 2nd 1776

400

In 1494 what did the Pope do?

Ratified the Treaty of Tordesillas

400

What was the Seven Year war?

The french and Indian war

500

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Prohibited Americans from crossing the Appalachian mountains to help reduce tension with the french. 

500

Who was Bartolome de las Casas?

One of the first Spanish settlers in the Americas.

500

What three parts is the Declaration of Independence split into?

life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

500

What system was adopted by the spanish?

The Encomienda system

500

Who organized the Albany Plan of Union?

Benjamin franklin

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