Week 14
This was the time period when Europeans searched for new lands and riches.
What is "Age of Exploration?"
The term meaning to claim and settle land under control of another country.
What is "colonization?"
The name of the first permanent English settlement in North America.
What is "Jamestown?"
Each colony had one of these to make money, such as through farming, trade, and crafts.
What is "economy?"
The term for the original inhabitants of a land or territory. An example of them is Native Americans.
Who are "indigenous people?"
European nations wanted to find these in order to reach Asia faster for their silk, spices, and goods.
What is "trade routes?"
The leader of the Spanish army in fighting against the Aztec
Who is "Cortes?"
These peoples fled England to embrace religious freedom in the New World.
Who are the "Pilgrims?"
The study of land, resources, and physical features of an area.
What is "agriculture?"
This term is an agreement between two or more nations or groups to support each other.
What is an "alliance?"
The name of a common disease among sailors caused by a lack of vitamin C.
What is "scurvy?"
Alongside warfare, this disease had a negative effect on the Indigenous population of the New World.
What is "smallpox?"
This type of traveler worked for several years to pay off their travel debt to the colonies.
What is an "indentured servant?"
This colonial group included Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia.
What are the Southern Colonies?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
European colonies had fierce competition over land and access to these, including furs and timber.
What are "resources?"
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The name of the capital city in the Aztec Empire
What is "Tenochtitlan?"
The European leader who helped take down the Inca Empire in South America.
Who is "Pizarro?"
This type of waterway allowed colonists to transport people and goods easily.
What is a river?
The name of a skilled craftsperson, such as blacksmith or carpenter.
What is an "artisan?"
This conflict was fought between the British (and colonies) and the French (and their Native American allies) over territory.
What is the "French and Indian War?"
Explorers from Europe traveled for these three reasons.
What are "God, Gold, and Glory?"
TRUE or FALSE
The Inca were defeated by deception and having their allies turned against them.
What is "True?"
This Native American tribe were the ones to celebrate the first Thanksgiving with European colonists.
Who are the Wampanoag?
Alongside shipbuilding, what were the Middle Colonies known for growing?
What is "wheat?"
The person who gained military experience during wartime who eventually fought in the American Revolution.
Who is "George Washington?"