eastern woodlands
what was the geography of the eastern woodlands.
Forests east of the Mississippi River (lots of trees and rivers).
what are the jobs in the 13 colonies.
Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber, small farms, trade.
what is the time like in age of exploration.
About the late 1400s to the 1600s.
what is the food they eat.
Grew corn, beans, and squash (called the Three Sisters). Hunted deer and fished.
what are the colonies located at for the middle colonies.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
why did people explore.
people wanted to spread their religion.
what did the great plains land look like.
Flat lands in the middle of North America (prairies).
what is the climate and land in southern colonies.
Warm climate, long growing season, fertile soil.
who is Christopher Columbus (Spain) in the important explorers (short, simple).
Sailed west in 1492 and reached the Americas (he thought it was Asia).
what is the culture like in the pacific northwest.
Known for totem poles and strong art traditions. Potlatches (big feasts where gifts are shared) were important.
what is the homes and towns in the 13 colonies.
Small towns and villages close to each other.
what is the southwest clothing like.
Woven textiles and pottery were common.
what are the jobs like in the middle colonies.
Farming lots of grain (called the "breadbasket"), trading, crafts, merchants.