Early America
The way of life humans relied on for survival that involved following a food source.
What are Nomadic/ Hunter and Gatherers
The Spanish Explorer that who became the first European to sail to North America in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus
Term for agricultural products that were used purely for profit, such as Tobacco.
Region of the colonies that relied most on the use of slave labor in the production of cash crops.
What are Southern Colonies
These people had a better relationship with the Natives Americans and were trading partners.
Who were The French
The revolution in which farming and settling into villages flourished in North America.
What is the Neolithic/ Agricultural Revolution
The system of trade between the new world and Old World.
What is Columbian Exchange
As opposed to the pilgrims, this group wanted to rid the corruption of the Church of England
Who are Puritans
What the middle colonies were known as for their production of wheat and flour
What is Bread Basket
These people are similar to the Spanish explorers wanted to remove Natives by force.
Who are The English
The name of the land bridge that connected Russia to Alaska that allowed early Americans to settle in North America.
What is The Bering Land Bridge
Economic system in which power and wealth were increased via trade.
What is Mercantilism
One of the first establishments of a democratic government in North America, by the Pilgrims.
What is The Mayflower Compact
Region of the colonies that relied most on Industry and commercial agriculture.
What is New England/ Northern Colonies
The system where the Native Americans are to be teach Christianity and in return they would work for the Spanish.
What is The Encomienda System
The method of attack used by Native Americans against the Europeans, involved hiding in the environment for a surprise attack.
What is Guerrilla warfare
The era from the 12th century to the 15th century in England, in which a rebirth of ideas, culture, science, and technology occurred. One of the influences of European explorers.
What is The Renaissance
The first English attempt at colonization, that mysteriously disappeared when explorer John White returned after 3 years with supplies; known as the lost colony
What is Roanoke
A trial that led to 20 Puritans executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft.
What is The Salem Witch Trials
A war that involved the Chief of Wampanoag to attack the Puritan villages, this would backfire as the colonists burns the Native villages and attack tribes.
What was King's Phillip's War
The division of Native Americans that were Nomadic, hunted buffalo, and lived in Teepees.
Who are Plain Indians
The Portuguese Explorer that recognized that America was not near Asia, and whose name inspired the name of America.
Who is Amerigo Vespucci
Colony (future state) created by Roger Williams to escape religious persecution.
What is Rhode Island
A religious revival that began in 1730 to help those who lost their faith in god.
What is The Great Awakening
This Rebellion involved an army of indentured servants attacking and taking control of Jamestown. This led for more land out in the west.