First Americans
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
following food
What was a major motivation for European expeditions?
Money, land, fame
What is the relationship between enslaved Africans and American Indian workers?
Enslaved Africans took the place of American Indian workers.
What is a good way to describe the Separatists?
They shared religious beliefs
What is the best way to describe the environment of the New England colonies?
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
Why did different cultural regions form in North America?
groups adapted to the environments in which they settled
What was a goal of the first European explorers?
to find a water route to Asia
Describe how an indentured servant works for/pays their debtor.
Paid a debt to a farmer by working for him without pay.
Which document served as a written constitution?
Connecticut's Fundamental Orders
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The regions had different geographies and resources.
What was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
ability to use natural resources
What was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
to conquer a large empire for Spain
Why did Virginia replace indentured servants with enslaved Africans?
It provided a permanent source of labor
Write a generalization that sums up the founding of the English colonies.
The English colonies were founded by people with various goals, from making money to following their faith.
What was the most difficult part of life in the colonies according to European colonists?
The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land of trees.
Describe how American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?
Multiple choice answer: Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides.
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to teach their religion to the American Indians
Describe slavery's changes throughout the 13 colonies
It expanded throughout the colonies.
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king.
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
The king was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers.
What are some reasons that colonial families were large?
Colonial families wanted to increase their political power by producing more voters