Geography
"Settlement"
Colonies
Come on England
100

How many states are in the United States?

50

100

What was Columbus's theory?

That if he just sailed forward he would land in India. (Due to earth being round.)

100

According to William Penn, what is the importance of good men to a community?

Good Virtuous men make good laws that won't benefit sinful men.

100

This document was signed in the 1200's and was the first document to declare that the kind was not above the law.

Magna Carta


200

What are citizens of a commonwealth of the United States not required to do?

Pay Taxes

200

What did Columbus do immediately upon landing in the New World?

Enslave 6 men

200
What are the duties of the people of Jamestown on the Sabbath?

No gaming

Prepare yourself with private prayers

200

According to John Locke, why do men form political societies?

To protect their property rights.

300

Name three valuable resources on American soil

Host's discretion

300

How did Native Americans treat Columbus and his crew?

At first timid and then like gods.

300

Why did the Starving Time Occur?

The first settlers to Jamestown were rich businessmen that only wanted Gold, nothing else. Didn't farm or prepare for conditions.

300

What philosophical phenomenon that originated in Europe found fertile ground among the colonies’ leading citizens?

The Enlightenment

400

What is the oldest mountain range in America?

The Appalachian mountains

400

How does Columbus describe the Native Americans he encounters?

Timorous, Timid, Fearful 

400

How does one come to be a magistrate in the Massachusetts Bay Colony? 

You are elected
400

War fought between France and England in Europe and the Americas.

The 7 Years War

500

What crop is mainly grown in the great plains?

Wheat

500

What is the religon of the Native Americans as described by Columbus?

They believe all good is in Heaven.

500

Which colony was founded as a haven for religious dissenters, breaking away from Massachusetts Bay Colony?

Rhode Island

500

Upon the crowing of Queen Elizabeth the First, what became the official church of England?

Anglicanism