French-Indian War
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
The Colonists and the British against the French and Native Americans.
What did the Pilgrims celebrate with Native Americans in 1621?
Thanksgiving, in gratitude for their food and friendship.
What conditions did slaves endure in the tween decks?
They often had to lie in each other's feces, urine, and blood.
What were the two major ports in North Carolina during the late 1600s to 1700s?
Ocracoke and Portsmouth Island
What does the phrase 'Golden Age of Piracy' refer to?
A period in history when piracy was at its peak
What was the primary conflict in the French and Indian War?
The war was fought over territorial disputes in North America.
What area did the Cherokee Indians occupy?
Approximately 140,000 square miles across North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.
What were the environmental conditions like during the middle passage?
The heat was often unbearable and the air unbreathable.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Question: Who Colonized the North Americas?
What is Spain, France, Portgual, Britian, Netherlands. (only have to get the main 3.)
What was the significance of piracy in the 17th and early 18th centuries?
It was a time when the business of piracy thrived greatly.
What was a primary land cause of the French and Indian War?
Both France and Britain wanted control of the valuable Ohio River Valley.
What type of homes did the Cherokee live in?
Wigwams or wattle and daub homes.
How were men often chained during transport?
Men were often chained in pairs, shackled wrist to wrist or ankle to ankle.
What geographical area are colonists prohibited from moving west of?
The Appalachian Mountains
Why were barrier islands significant for pirates?
They provided many hiding places and channels for stalking victims and making quick getaways.
How did British colonists contribute to the causes of the French and Indian War?
British colonists moved into the region, disrupting trade between native people and the French.
Which major tribes were present in North Carolina?
Cherokee, Tuscarora, Catawba, Lumbee, and Hatteras.
What was done with the diseased individuals to prevent the spread of illness?
The diseased were usually thrown overboard.
Why does Britain restrict westward expansion for colonists?
To avoid sparking another war with Native Americans
Who coined the phrase 'Golden Age of Piracy'?
Historian John Fiske
What was the impact of the Treaty of Paris (1763) on Native peoples?
They lost their ally and trading partner.
What land bridge did Native American ancestors walk to reach the Americas?
The Bering Land Bridge.
What diseases spread rapidly among enslaved men in cramped quarters?
Diseases such as smallpox and yellow fever spread rapidly.
How do colonists feel about being unable to move west into the land they fought for?
They are furious
During which centuries did piracy thrive the most according to John Fiske?
The 17th century and the first part of the 18th century