European Exploration
What was an effect of European exploration in the Americas?
It connected different parts of the world.
How did the Powhatan influence the founding of Jamestown?
They attacked the colony and made it difficult for the colonists to survive.
Why did the Spanish colonize the Americas?
They wanted to spread Christianity.
Why did the French colonize North America?
They wanted to engage in the fur trade.
Why did the English colonize North America?
They wanted religious freedom.
How did European exploration affect the Americas?
Europeans brought diseases, killing many Native Americans.
What was the role of Chief Powhatan in the founding of Jamestown?
He attacked the colony and made it difficult for the colonists to survive.
What is the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
to keep the colonies from trading with nations other than England to benefit English economy
Which region mainly consisted of shipbuilders and fishermen, with coastal cities that became busy trade centers?
the northern colonies
How did religion affect the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies?
The Puritan religion was the basis for it's government.
How were Europeans affected by exploration of the Americas?
They became wealthier by finding gold and sending it back to Europe.
How did the Powhatan affect the founding of Jamestown?
They made it hard for the colonists to thrive by attacking them.
Spain set up these communities to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
What are missions?
The French relied on this economic activity, trading with Native Americans for animal pelts.
What is the fur trade?
How did William Penn influence the founding of Pennsylvania?
He established freedom of religion in the colony.
How did the Mayflower Compact influence the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
It established self-government in the colony.
This English settlement, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony in North America.
What is Jamestown?
How did the colonies respond to the navigation acts?
The colonist knew the acts were not enforced very often, so they snuck goods to other countries.
The French often formed these with Native Americans instead of conquering them.
What are alliances or friendly trade partnerships?
Which southern colony was founded as a safe place for Catholics who were being persecuted in England?
Maryland
How did the Salem Witch Trials influence the development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
They showed the need for legal procedures to protect those accused of crimes.
What role did Quakers play in the founding of Pennsylvania?
They established the city of Philadelphia.
What did John Edwards and George Whitifield do during the Great Awakening?
They traveled to many towns and preached, helping the religious revival.
Which region contained rich soil used to grow corn and also contained cities that served as trading centers?
the middle colonies.
What was the significance of the First Great Awakening?
It reawakened interest in the Christian faith and created strong belief in individual rights, leading to the American Revolution