Early Settlement
The first successful British settlement in America AND the year it was established.
Jamestown, 1607
This New England Colony was founded so that religious dissenters could more freely practice their own versions of Christianity
Rhode Island
One emphasis of preachers like Whitefield and Edwards during the First Great Awakening
Individual Connection to God over loyalty to central church authority, personal faith
Name TWO advantages living in the colonies had over living in Europe
Longer lifespan, less taxes, more chances of land ownership, among others.
BIOLOGY
This word describes the process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon, and water into food
Photosynthesis
Joint-Stock Companies
This colony, begun by John Oglethorpe, was intended as a place where criminals and debtors could get a fresh start
Georgia
One consequence of the First Great Awakening
Creation of new branches of Christianity
Encouraged colonists to challenge central authority
In 1775, what portion of the colonial population was enslaved?
One Fifth
RIDDLE
What Begins with an "E" and ends with an "E", but only has one letter?
An Envelope
The "Pilgrims" of Plymouth colony were in fact members of this Protestant group that separated from the Church of England
Puritans
The Netherlands (the Dutch)
Word used to describe the relative freedom of the colonists to dictate their own affairs concerning laws and how to interpret them
self rule / self government
William Penn belonged to this persecuted religious group, named after their tendency to shake during worship
The Quakers
ANIMAL LOVERS
This gentle sea creature, which can grow up to 60+ feet long, is the world's largest species of fish
The Whale Shark
Jamestown improved its finances when it started to cultivate this cash crop
Tobacco
Name TWO cash crops that were cultivated in the Southern colonies' rural economy
This Enlightenment philosopher argued that we have natural rights such as life, liberty, and propery
John Locke
Name TWO colonies that were named in honor of British Kings
Georgia, the Carolinas
SPORTS
The last 3 teams to win the NBA, MLB, OR NFL Championship Titles (not counting repeats)
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros
The Mayflower Compact appealed to these TWO authorities to legitimize the document as a binding agreement between the settlers
King James I and God
What was the approximate population of the American Colonies in 1775?
Around 2.5 million or a little more
Define the social contract
individuals give up certain freedoms in order that they be guaranteed certain rights (life, liberty, property)
CHALLENGE: Name EITHER a Native tribe that interacted with Jamestown OR a Native tribe that interacted with Plymouth
Jamestown: Powhatan
Plymouth: Wampanoag
GEOGRAPHY
Stretching over 4,000 miles, this river is the longest in the world
The Nile River