Migration & Culture
Which cultural group was forced to move during the Trail of Tears?
Native American tribes
What did colonists often build in their towns?
churches
What’s an example of opportunity cost for Kentucky settlers?
Gained fertile land but gave up safety/comfort of home
What was one economic effect of slavery on the colonies?
Plantation owners grew wealthy from cash crops
What group represented colonial collaboration?
Continental Congress
Give an example of a tradition settlers brought to the colonies.
examples need to include; foods, clothing, or celebrations
How did religion affect colonial schools?
Schools taught children to read the Bible
Why do places near rivers have more people and trade?
Easy access to water
How did the transatlantic slave trade affect different groups?
Europeans gained wealth, Native Americans lost land/conflicts
Why did colonies form alliances during the Revolution?
To unify strategies and resources
Why do people bring their cultural traditions when they move?
to stay connected to identity/heritage
How did religion influence laws?
Many laws were based on religious beliefs
How did the environment affect how colonists built homes?
Used wood/stone suited to climate
How did specialization help trade?
Colonies made certain products and traded for others
What did colonies avoid by cooperating?
acting alone, losing to Britain
How did migration during the colonial period affect culture?
traditions blended to create new practices
Was religion important to most colonists?
Yes, it shaped daily life
What environmental change pushed settlers westward?
Droughts, soil exhaustion
Give an example of supply and demand.
answers may vary...Store lowers umbrella prices when raining
Did colonies work only for themselves or for unity?
Unity—cooperated to fight Britain
Compare German immigrants seeking farmland to Irish immigrants escaping famine—were they forced like Native Americans?
No, only Native Americans were forced during the Trail of Tears
What role did religion play in both community and government?
It influenced laws, education, and daily practices
Give an example of people modifying their environment.
answers vary...irrigation systems in dry areas for example
What incentive drew settlers to Kentucky?
Cheap land and opportunity
How did colonial cooperation contribute to independence?
Shared resources, strategies, and unified action