Primary v. Secondary
European Exploration
First Settlements
Three Regions
Slave Trade
100
A soldier writes a letter describing a battle during the American Revolution. Is this a primary or secondary source?
Primary
100
What were the the 3Gs that the explorers were seeking?
God, Gold, Glory
100
What was the first settlement founded in America?
Jamestown
100
Which colonies are these
New England Colonies
100
What was the name of the passage that forced African slaves into the Americas
Middle Passage
200
A history textbook published in 2024 explains why the American Revolution began. Is this a primary or secondary source?
Secondary
200
Where were the explorers trying to get to?
Asia
200
What group of people settled at Plymouth?
Pilgrims or Quakers
200
Which colonies are these?
Southern Colonies
200
Finish the name: Trans-_________________ Slave Trade
Atlantic
300
A historian in 1852 reads an article from 1422 and writes a book about it. What kind of source is the book?
Secondary
300
What were the 2 main things that the explorers wanted to get from their journeys
Spices and Gold
300
What did Quakers not believe in?
They were Pacifists and did not believe in violence or war.
300
What colonies are these?
Middle Colonies
300
What shape did the trade make between the three areas?
Triangle
400
A historian watches a video recording of an interview with a person who experienced an important historical event. The interview was recorded during the person's lifetime. Is this a primary or secondary source?
Primary
400
What is religious persecution?
Someone is judged and treated poorly based on their religion.
400
What group of people were already living in the Americas before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans, Indigenous, Indians
400
Which set of colonies were the ones that grew a lot of grain and had some slaves?
Middle Colonies
400
What did you call someone that signed a contract to come to America to work for 5-7 years?
Indentured Servant
500
Why might a historian use both primary and secondary sources when studying the past?
It can give you a view from all perspectives
500
Name 3 countries in Europe that sent people out on journeys to find Asia
England, Italy, Spain, Portugal
500
What state is Jamestown located in?
Virginia
500
Which set of colonies had vast amounts of forest that would provide lumber for building ships.
New England Colonies
500
What were the three areas that were involved in the slave trade
The Americas, Europe, and Africa