Early North America
This area is known as the "Cradle of Civilization."
Fertile Crescent
aka Mesopotamia
What makes the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists so mysterious?
There is no trace of the settlers to be found anywhere except for the word "Croatoan" craved into a tree
Why were the middle colonies known as the "breadbasket?"
They grew lots of grains there.
Name an event that led to the Revolutionary War.
Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Taxes and Acts
What is the First Amendment?
protects several fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
This theory answers the question for how the ancient North Americans traveled to North America from Mesopotamia.
The Land Bridge Theory
What were some of the problems early settlers ran into when trying to create colonies in the Americas?
disease, starvation, conflicts with Native Americans, and difficulties in obtaining necessary supplies and resources
What area was fought for during the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
This is another name for someone fighting in the Revolutionary War against the British for freedom and independence.
A Patriot
What is the Second Amendment?
protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms
Name an ancient civilization of South America
Mayans, Incas. Aztecs or Olmecs
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To set up an orderly and organized government for the people of Plymouth
This describes a group psychology that causes large groups of people to act hysterically.
Historical Example: Salem Witch Trials
Mob Mentality
Give me a reason why the Declaration of Independence is still valuable today.
It gives us unalienable rights, equality, to change the government, right to revolt
Thomas Jefferson once said this in response to Shay's Rebellion.
". . . if they remain quiet under such misconceptions it is a lethargy, the forerunner of death to the public liberty."
What does it mean?
If people remain silent to tyranny or corruption, liberty and freedom die.
Columbus believed he had landed in the Indies Islands located near China. Where did he actually land?
The Bahamas and the Caribbean of the coast of North America
Describe the climate and geography of the northern colonies.
Cold weather, rocky terrain, lots of rivers and waterways
Give me a reason why the pilgrims left their homes to start colonies in North America
Religious Persecution, searching for wealth, to gain land, etc.
Name an advantage of the Patriots in Revolutionary War.
Knew the land, Fighting on their own territory, They were motivated, They had great leaders, etc.
Voltaire once said . . .
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
What does this mean?
You have a right to say what you want, even if others disagree.
What were most Spanish conquistadors hoping to find in the Americas?
Gold, riches and to expand Spain's rule.
Describe the climate and geography of the southern colonies
Warm weather, mild winters, fertile land and soil
Name two of the three natural rights that John Locke said we all have as humans. This inspired our Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
The right to life, own property and to revolt against unjust government.
How did we defeat General Cornwallis?
We surrounded him and prevented his escape!
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7