Motivation for Exploration and Colonization
Name one explorer that we learned about.
Henry Hudson, Christopher Columbus, Vasco DaGama, Magellan,
What were the three regions of the American Colonies colonies.
New England, Middle, Southern
What was the Boston Tea Party a protest against?
Taxes on tea and other goods
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What is the name of the document that establishes the Unites States Government?
The Constitution
Name one thing that motivated European explorers to cross the Atlantic.
Political influence, access valuable resources, and spread religious beliefs
Name way that people in the New England Colonies made a living.
Whaling, fishing, hunting, harvesting lumber.
What was the main reason colonists said “No taxation without representation”
They had no say in British laws or taxes.
What battle did Nate take part in, in "I Survived the American Revolution
The Battle of Brooklyn
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
The Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches
How did European exploration affect Native American people?
Many Native people faced serious challenges, including disease and land loss
Why did the three regions of the American Colonies develop different economies and cultures?
Their weather and climates were different. People traveled to the colonies for different reasons (religious freedom, economic opportunity)
What was the main reason colonists were angry about British taxes like the Stamp Act?
They had no say in the British government
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies wanted to break away from Britain
Name one power of the Judicial Branch?
-- Decides if the laws passed by Congress or executive orders signed by the president are constitutional and legal
—Declares laws and acts from the president and Congress “unconstitutional”
—Hears cases whose rulings in lower courts have been challenged
Why did many European settlers view North America as a desirable place to establish colonies?
It offered economic opportunities, land ownership, and religious or political freedom
What was Georgia established for as a colony (two parts)
It serve as a military buffer against Spanish Florida and a penal colony for debtors.
What is the British name for the Boston Massacre
The High Street Incident
What happened at the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
The first shots of the war were fired
Which branch of government can declare war?
The legislative branch
What is the name of the first American Colony
Jamestown
Name all of the 13 American colonies.
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island
Which event caused Britain to tax the colonies to pay for war debt?
The French and Indian War
What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
The British surrendered, ending the war.
Name one way that the executive branch can check the powers of the legislative branch?
Proposing new legislation; or
Vetoing bills from becoming laws.