First European Visitors
Where were the first Europeans who arrived to North America from?
Norway
Which country did Christopher Columbus sail from?
Spain
In which state was the colony of Roanoke founded?
North Carolina
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims sailed on?
Mayflower
A trade agreement or a lease for a ship
Charter
The people from Norway who came to North America were called...
Vikings
Where did Christopher Columbus THINK he sailed to?
India (Asia)
What is the theory most historians believe about what happened to the people of Roanoke?
They left the island and moved into the woods, but then died
Why did the Pilgrims leaving England?
Religious freedom
Spanish leader of a conquest/mission to take over the Americas
Conquistador
The leader of the Vikings who came to North America was...
Leif Erikson
Where did Christopher Columbus actually sail to?
The Caribbean Islands (Cuba, etc.)
What were 2 of the problems the colony of Jamestown had?
1. Poor soil and swampy land
2. Men looked for gold instead of farming
3. Native American attacks
4. Many died of disease
Why did the Puritans leave England?
Religious freedom
Conquer
What other countries did the Vikings visit?
Greenland and Iceland
How did Christopher Columbus treat the native people?
Terribly-he enslaved them
The people of Jamestown were able to have a what in their government?
Say or vote
Boston, Massachusetts
An area that another country controls
Colony
Who was Leif Erikson's father?
Eric the Red
What did the King and Queen of Spain give to Christopher Columbus so he could travel to the Americas?
A charter
In Jamestown, representatives for people made decisions in a...
Legislature
Roger Williams left the Puritans and founded this colony
Rhode Island
A big government with control over many territories/places
Empire