Exploration
Who are the "Big 3" countries of the Age of Exploration?
England, France, Spain
(sorry Netherlands)
Northeastern modern United States, Southeastern modern Canada near Ontario
The name of the 1st attempted colony
Roanoke
What are the names of the 3 main regions of the 13 Colonies?
Northern/New England, Middle and Southern
Which type of Colonial government had the most freedom and why?
Charter; the people got to decide everything for themselves - elect representatives, vote on laws, etc.
What did it mean for an explorer's voyage to be sponsored?
The King or Queen of that country would pay for and provide all necessary materials and crew for the explorer to go on the voyage, in the name of that country
ex: Christopher Columbus was from Italy but sailed FOR Spain
What are the names of the 2 main Native American tribes that the Europeans encountered?
Iroquois and Algonquin
The name of the first permanent colony
Jamestown, VA
Which region was nicknamed "The Breadbasket Colonies?"
Bonus 100 points: explain why!
The Middle Colonies
because they had the most fruitful crop harvests, produced a lot of food from farming
Describe the Royal government style
The King still rules over the colony from England; elects a governor to carry out English laws within the colony
What are the four G's of exploration?
(the reasons they went out to explore the New World)
Gold, Glory, God, Greed
What was the term for the homes created by Native Americans in this region at this time?
Longhouses
The name of the second permanent colony
Plymouth, MA
Which region used slave labor to work on Plantations?
The Southern Colonies
Describe the Proprietary government style
BONUS 100 points: how does it differ from the Royal government style?
The King appoints a proprietor, or ruler, to run the colony as they see fit; giving colonists the ability to elect the assembly
the King appoints a proprietor and lets them lead on their own, while the royal governor must carry out English laws
How long did most exploration voyages last?
At least 2-3 years, but could range to 10+
What are the three main crops farmed by the Native Americans during Exploration?
beans, corn, squash
Why was "The Lost Colony" given that nickname?
Answers may vary: When John White left to get supplies, he returned to find all of the colonists had disappeared, only to see "CROATOAN" carved on a tree
What was the role of a woman/female child during the 13 Colonies?
focused on domestic roles like cooking, cleaning, sewing, taking care of the home
How did the Mayflower Compact help the colonists practice self-government?
the document helped them to establish a system in which they could make their own decisions for the colony and choose to obey their own laws
What are some issues the arose between the Native Americans and the European explorers?
Answers may vary:
language differences
disease
fighting over territory
Give 2 details about the culture/way of life for each of the 2 tribes we studied:
Where was the first attempted colony located?
On an island off the coast of North Carolina
What was the role of an African slave during 13 Colonies?
worked on Plantations for no pay, poor living and working conditions
How did the government styles of the 13 Colonies lay a foundation for the democratic government of the future United States?
the people got used to making decisions for themselves and wanted to be free from the King