Indigenous Peoples
Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live?
The Aztecs lived in Mesoamerica and they were fierce warriors. They had a large empire.
How were enslaved people brought to America?
Through kidnappings, being sold, and by ships.
What document did the founding fathers write to declare independence?
Declaration of Independence
Which group of people is currently fighting to protect their lands?
Native Americans!
Define the word Abolish
To formally remove a system
What group of Indigenous people built mound shaped homes and religious artifacts? Where were they located?
Mississippians, Cahokia. Natives that lived in the flat lands of America.
Why were colonizers bringing enslaved people to the Americas?
Who did the United States declare their independence from?
Great Britain
How many immigrants are in America unlawfully?
around 11 million
Define the word New Spain
Formerly mesoamerica, the land colonized by Spain, now known as Mexico
Which Indigenous group formed a nation with 5 other natives?
The Iroquois
What religion did the missionaries force native people to believe in?
Christianity
What led to the civil war?
Southern states did not want to get rid of slavery
The United States is struggling with the environment, what issues are we facing?
Global Climate Change, Deforestation, Burning up of fossil fuels, rising sea levels.
Trade route where enslaved people were transported to the Americas
What type of homes do Inuit people of the arctic live in?
They live in igloos
How many Indigenous people died due to diseases?
4 out 5 people died due to disease
What type of government do we have in the United States? Explain it.
Democratic Republic. We vote for a representative who votes and creates laws on our behalf.
How can people create change in America?
Voting, Protesting, Boycotting, Writing Letters
How is the Triangular trade different than the Middle Passage?
The Triangular trade only focused on goods to be transported.
The Middle Passage transported people.
Who were the 5 Indigenous groups in the Iroquois League?
Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk
Which country colonized Mesoamerica?
Spain
What did the civil rights movement lead to?
The end of segregation. Integration of schools, voting rights, and common public areas.
Place the following events in order.
Civil War
Civil Rights Movement
Revolutionary War
Expansion
Revolutionary War, Civil War, Expansion, Civil Rights Movement
What did the Iroquois, the Aztec and the United States have in common?
They all had a method of governance and treaties written