Other Stuff
What do we call someone who makes a journey for religious purposes?
Pilgrim
Who was John Adams cousin that he argues with frequently in the show 'John Adams'
Samuel Adams
Name at least one reason that lead to the Revolutionary War
Taxation
Representation
French - American War
Intolerable Acts or other Acts
Distance from the Crown
What was the primary industry in the New England (Northern Colonies)
Shipbuilding
What is the name for a place that grows things like cotton, indigo and tobacco? These were very common in the Southern Colonies
What is a plantation?
Name at least 1 Native American tribe that existed around this time.
Souix, Powhatan, Cherokee, Iroquois, Oneida and Tuscarora
John Adams later became the president, true or false?
True
What does it mean to blockade a colony and why was it a problem?
To block a port with ships or other means.
It limited supplies and transport
Which of the 3 colony regions relied heavily on slavery and produced things like cotton, indigo and corn.
The Southern Colonies
Name at least 2 items that were produced and exported from the middle colonies.
Lumber, dried fish, whale oils, furs, and grain?
What nickname did colonists and others use to refer to the country of Great Britain and its king?
The Crown
2
What main lead to the creation of the Intolerable Acts?
Boston Tea Party
What term describes someone who agrees to work without pay for a finite period of time?
Indentured servant
What document did the colonists write outlining a set of rules and laws for their new society?
What is the Mayflower Compact?
What event lead John Adams to representing British soldiers?
AND
Why did he choose to represent them?
The Boston Massacre
John Adams felt very strongly about fairness and upholding the law regardless of the person
Which war was fought primarily over territory and resulted in the Stamp Act
French and American War
Name the 2 main reasons that colonies were founded.
Business opportunities and or trade
What is a 'Cash Crop'. Name what the term means, not an example of one.
A crop that is grown primarily to be sold, not eaten. Examples include tobacco, indigo
What name is used for a person who supported independence?
AND
What name refers to someone who supports remaining with Britain?
Patriot (Independence)
Britain (Loyalist)
During the second continental congress John Adams advocated for going to war. Other representatives disagreed and wanted to send a final letter to King George III. What was this letter called?
The French started this colony to gain profits from the sale of furs to Europe. It was later sold to the United States
What was Louisiana?
Name at least 7 of the 13 colonies.
Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
What is meant by the terms 'Manufacturing', 'Agrarian' and 'Mercantile' must get all 3
Agri - Farming or growing
Manufacturing - Building or refining
Mercantile - based around trade