Columbus
Why did Columbus want to try to sail west to find the Indies?
He wanted to find a new route to the Indies and he wanted to become rich.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
They wanted to be able to worship the way that they believed without being told by a King.
Why did settlers in America want independence from England?
They wanted to make their own laws and rules.
In what country did Columbus grow up?
Italy
Who finally gave Columbus money and ships for his trip to the Indies?
The King and Queen of Spain (Ferdinand & Isabella)
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims took on their voyage?
Mayflower
Who helped America fight against King George's army?
George Washington
Where did the Pilgrims live before they settled in America?
England
What are the names of the 3 ships Columbus took on his voyage?
Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria
What did the Pilgrims have to do as soon as they got to the New World?
build houses/ shelter
When do we celebrate Independence Day today?
July 4th
A map compass shows north, south, east and ______.
West
Where did Columbus actually go instead of the Indies?
the Americas, Bahamas, North America
Who helped the Pilgrims plant crops so that they would have enough food to eat?
Squanto
What was the name of the letter that America gave to King George letting him know they didn't want to follow his laws any more?
Declaration of Independence
Where was Columbus sailing to when he sailed west on the Santa Maria?
Indies
What did Columbus find on his journeys?
He found gold, turkeys, pineapple plants and tobacco plants.
What did the Pilgrims call their feast to celebrate a good harvest?
Thanksgiving
Did King George III agree with the Declaration of Independence?
No, America had to defeat King George's army.
People in Europe had no idea what continent existed?
North America (the Americas)