The First Americans
American Indians who lived on the Plains wore clothing made from animal hides. Which of these was an important economic activity in this region?
hunting
Which of these was a major motivation for European expeditions?
profit
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
The regions had different geographies and resources.
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected the same rights as English citizens.
American Indians of which region lived in a very arid (dry) climate?
Great Basin
Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
ability to use natural resources
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
to establish trading posts
to find a water route to Asia
to exchange ideas with native peoples
to explore North and South America
to find a water route to Asia
What is an indentured servant?
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
limited the power of the King
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Enslaved Africans living in the North were freed and returned to Africa.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
in search of food
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to teach their religion to the American Indians
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They were English soldiers.
They shared religious beliefs.
They were wealthy English investors.
They shared a common occupation.
They shared religious beliefs.
Which statement is true about slavery in North America?
Enslaved American Indians were treated with dignity.
European explorers rejected slavery in the Americas.
Slavery had not existed before the European discovery of America.
Enslaved Africans took the place of American Indian workers.
Enslaved Africans took the place of American Indian workers.
Sum up the founding of the English colonies
The English colonies were founded by people with various goals, from making money to following their faith.
Which of these was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
food sources
Which of these was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
to conquer a large empire for Spain
Describe the environment of New England colonies
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be able to read the Bible
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms from the perspective of European colonists?
The hardest part of life on a farm was clearly the land of trees.
Which of these best explains why different cultural regions formed in North America?
Groups settled in the areas at various times.
Groups chose where they lived based on their special skills.
Groups needed to distinguish themselves from other groups.
Groups adapted to the environments in which they settled.
Groups adapted to the environments in which they settled.
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He wrote a book about his travels in Asia.
Which document served as a written constitution?
Connecticut's Fundamental Orders
What occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution?
The King was overthrown and Parliament retained lawmaking powers.
Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?
A. Arctic people raised livestock.
B. Southwest people made many things with corn.
C. Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides.
D. Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn
Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.