Vocabulary
A group of people going against an authority figure or group to make a change. Often ends unsuccessfully.
Rebellion
Why were Native Americans originally called "Indians"?
Explorers thought they landed in India when they first came to the "new world"
How many colonies were formed in America?
13
Who was a prominent young leader of the colonists?
(also a general)
George Washington
Who are the reigning NBA champions?
Boston Celtics!!!!!
Many of our clothes say "made in China" on the tag. This is an example of America _______ goods.
Import(ing)
What was the name of the colony that disappeared in Virginia?
Roanoke
Why did people want to go to the 'new world'. Why were they leaving their homes?
-Religious freedom
-economic opportunity
-etc. (various)
What were the colonists promised if they fought with the British army and defeated the French during the French and Indian war?
Land- the Ohio River Valley
Who won the Super Bowl last year?
T-Swift and the Chiefs
An economy based on profiting off of trade which is controlled by a 'Mother Country'
Mercantilism
In the real life story of Pocahontas- around how old was she when the Europeans (John Smith) came to her land?
10-13yrs old
What was the economy of the Southern colonies based on ?
Cash Crops and Slavery
What river did colonists want access to, to increase trade through the Ohio River Valley
The Ohio river to the Mississippi River
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil
This document was the first written artifact that limited the power of the king and promoted self-governance
Magna Carta
How did many Native Americans die when European Settlers arrived?
Disease
What were the middle colonies economy based on?
'Bread basket' -wheat crop
Industrial centers
This prevented colonists from crossing west over the Appalachian Mountains.
Proclamation of 1763
What artist has the most streams on Spotify?
Drake
Britain let the colonists do as the please, as long as they continue to provide the kingdom with a profit. This British policy is known as
Salutary Neglect
How did King Philips War end?
With Metacom's (Philip) head was placed on a stake outside the settlers fort.
What was the economy of the New England colonies?
Based on fishing, shipbuilding and trade
What did England do to the colonists in response to winning the 7 Years War?
Tax them
What is the world’s largest retailer?
Walmart