Explorers
What did explorers want to find?
A water path to Asia.
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on?
The Mayflower.
What does the legislative branch do?
Make the laws.
What group used rivers to fish?
What did Spain build for protection?
Presidios (Forts)
What else did the explorers hope to find?
Gold and riches.
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
They wanted religious freedom.
Why do we need laws?
To keep people safe.
Why did they fish?
For food?
What are pueblos?
Small towns.
What happened when Christopher Colombus came to the Americas?
Many people got sick.
What did they write to make rules?
The Mayflower Compact.
Who helped start our country.
The presidents/ Founding Fathers.
What is an environment?
The land, water and air around us.
Why did Spain explore?
To find gold.
Did Christopher Colombus ever find Asia?
What did the Mayflower Compact give the people?
Fair rules and government.
What does the government protect?
People rights.
What is a natural resource?
Something from nature that we use.
What are missions?
Places to teach people about religion. (Churches)
Why did explorers want new routes?
To trade faster.
Where did they land?
Plymouth
Why are laws important?
So everyone knows what they need to do.
What is an adaptation?
A way people adjust to survive.
What did presidios protect people from?
Attacks and danger.