Vocab
People who buy and sell goods
Merchant
A temporary downturn in business activity
Recession
The land that England and France are fighting over
Ohio River Valley
Explored the Mississippi with Louis Jolliet
Marquette
What are animals that only eat meat called?
Carnivore
the art of guiding a boat, plane, or other transportation vehicle
Navigation
An environment that is favorable to the survival of a species
Habitat
This country colonized along the St. Lawrence River in Canada, along the Mississippi River and Louisiana in present-day US
France
Person that Louisiana was named after
King Louis (XIV)
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
To try and change ones beliefs to your own
Convert
to declare that a place belongs to one's country upon arrival at that place
Claim
Name of the item that New France exported and traded to Europe (be specific)
Beaver Pelt
What three European nations competed for land and trade in the Americas?
France
Spain
England
What city was the first capital of the U.S.?
Philadelphia
containing many types of people or things
Diverse
defense to diseases developed by the immune system
Country that established the 13 colonies
England
Why did 24 million Native Americans die in New Spain?
a. Starvation
b. War with colonists
c. Disease, mistreatment, and dangerous working conditions
c. Disease, mistreatment, and dangerous working conditions
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur (Thigh Bone)
ships mounted with cannons or other large guns
Warship
Encomiendas
Why were Europeans interested in China and the East Indies?
They wanted gems, silks, spices, and other products from those lands
Which detail describes the relationship between the native people of North America and European Explorers?
a.They lived in different areas and avoided conflicts over land and resources
b. They made a great effort to share the land and resources
c. They shared land and resources and lived peacefully
d. They were often in conflict over land and other resources
d. They were often in conflict over land and other resources
What is the lowest number that, when spelled out, contains an "a"?
One Thousand