Native American Society
This crop became the backbone of most Native American Societies
What is Maize
(Or three sisters)
Livestock such as cows and horses came from here
What is Europe (Old World)
This group were the first to colonize the New World and has great influence in Central and South America
Who are the Spanish
He is the founder of Pennsylvania
Who is William Penn
This was the first successful British Colony in 1607
What is Jamestown
This region is known for their larger earthen mounds used for religious ceremonies
What is the Mississippi River Valley
(Adena-Hopewell)
Despite popular belief, most enslaved Africans were sent here, not the British Colonies
What is Brazil
This group came to Canada mainly for the fur trade (and some Catholicism). They often intermarried with Native Americans
Who are the French
He rebelled for not being able to kill more Native Americans
Who is Nathaniel Bacon
This colony allowed Puritans, Catholics, Jews, and even Quakers as citizens
What is Pennsylvania
This peace confederation included groups such as the Mohawks and Seneca Native Americans
What is the Iroquois Confederation
This section of the Columbian Exchange/Triangular trade is where enslaved Africans were carried to the colonies in harsh conditions
What is the Middle Passage
This group came to escape religious persecution. They ended up settling New England
Who are the Puritans (or English)
She and her 10 children were exiled from the Massachusetts colony
Who is Anne Hutchinson
The Dutch purchased this colony from Native Americans for roughly $24. The British got it for much cheaper
What is New York (New Amsterdam)
These two powerful empires controlled much of Central and South America before the Spanish came
What is the Aztec and Inca
Columbus was in search of this when he "discovered" the Americas
What is a trade route to Asia (Westward passage)
This system resulted in the harsh treatment of Native Americans as a labor force
What is the encomienda system
He was the most famous person in the colonies before Washington
Who was George Whitefield
This colony is significant for being the home of the first colony, Bacon's Rebellion, and the home of Thomas Jefferson
What is Virginia
His war with New England led to his head being on display
Who is King Metacom (Phillip)
Mostly all diseases traveled from the Old World to the New World because of this (need at LEAST 2)
What is livestock, cramped cities, poor hygiene, no plagues existing in the New World
This country funded Columbus's voyage after uniting their kingdoms, sorry Italy
What is Spain (King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella)
Her poetry not only helped shape American culture, but helped her gain freedom
Who is Phillis Wheatley
By 1750, two-thirds of this colony was enslaved
What is South Carolina