Name two of the the Southern colonies?
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland
Name two of the middle colonies.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
In the New England colonies that were settled by Puritans and Pilgrims, what type of freedom were they seeking?
religious freedoms
To avoid starvation, the Pilgrims made a treaty with the __________ for land and food.
Wampanoag
What was the House of Burgesses?
They were representatives chosen by the people to give them a voice in the government.
Unlike the Puritans of New England, most Southerners did not come to the New World seeking religious freedom. What did they seek?
land & wealth
What year was Plymouth founded?
1620
What two factors led to the defeat of Native American tribes by Europeans?
weapons and diseases
Which of the following statements best describes how migration and settlement impacted diverse groups of people as they encountered one another during the European Exploration?
A.People from different cultures worked together peacefully and embraced their differences.
B. There were misunderstandings and conflicts due to differences in languages and customs.
C. Everyone lived separately and did not interact with one another.
D. The European settlers changed completely and became like the indigenous people.
B. There were misunderstandings and conflicts due to differences in languages and customs.
What were the cash crops and why were they important?
Tobacco, cotton, indigo, sugar cane and rice were important cash crops because they grew them to sell them to add to their wealth.
What was the relationship like between the Powhatan and the Europeans?
At first they traded with each other, and then trades became violent. This led to wars and the natives being pushed out of their land.
In which colonial region did the Quakers settle, causing them to be very tolerant of other religions?
middle colonies
Squanto was a member of what native american tribe in the New England colonies?
Pawtuxet
Which of the following statements best describes the impact that innovation and human ingenuity had on the development of the United States?
A. People had no need for innovation as everything was already perfect in the colonies.
B. Only European explorers were responsible for introducing innovative ideas to the colonies.
C. Inventions and new ideas helped improve daily life and make tasks easier for settlers.
D. The United States remained the same with no changes or improvements over time.
C. Inventions and new ideas helped improve daily life and make tasks easier for settlers.
Define indigenous people.
the first people to live in a place
What was the primary religion/belief in the Southern colonies?
Protestant
What was the main native american group in the middle colonies?
Lenape
What was the geography and land like in the New England Colonies?
mountains, rivers and miles of forests
Name three groups of people played a significant role in shaping Kentucky’s history from European exploration to the formation of the Thirteen Colonies?
Native American tribes, European explorers, settlers, and enslaved Africans
What was the importance of the Mayflower Compact?
The purpose is to create fair laws and political offices for the good of the colony. The document was built around the ideas of majority rule (the group with the most votes wins) and the colonists’ allegiance to the king. The colonists hoped to create unity and order in the new colony.
Who appointed the southern colonial governors?
The English Monarchy
Name the main religion in the middle colonies.
Quakers
After surviving their first year in Plymouth colony, the Pilgrims celebrated the first _______________.
Thanksgiving
Which invention during the colonial time period had a positive impact on the lives of the settlers?
A. The plow for farming
B. The invention of the television
C. The discovery of the microwave oven
D. The creation of the bicycle
A. The plow for farming
What were English colonists’ motivations for colonization? (Name 2)
• Religious Freedom
• Wealth
• Land Ownership
• Trade Routes