First Encounters
Top cause of death for Native Americans after the arrival of Europeans.
What is disease?
This technological advancement allowed for stories of the New World to be quickly spread throughout Europe.
What is the Printing Press?
The fertile soil of this colonial region is perfect for growing cash crops (such as indigo).
What are the Southern Colonies?
this conflict brought an end to colonial self-government, as Britain required more in taxes to make up for the debt created by it.
What is the French and Indian War?
7 Years War is also acceptable.
The trip from Africa to the New World that enslaved Africans made, while locked in disgusting conditions aboard slave ships.
What is the Middle Passage?
The three G's of the Age of Exploration.
What are "God, Glory and Gold?"
Another name for the Columbian Exchange.
What is the Great Biological Exchange?
The nickname for the system of trade between the New World, Europe and Africa.
What is Triangular Trade?
The form of local government in which community members would attend meetings to address their concerns. It was open to anyone who lived in the community, but only property owning men could vote on changes.
What is the New England Town Hall Meeting?
The term used to describe a colonist who is in debt, and to repay that debt promises to work for someone for a period of years. After that time, the colonist gains their freedom back.
What is an indentured servant?
The Spanish system in which Conquistadors were assigned sections of land to "protect" Native Americans. In actuality, the system was used to enslave natives.
What is the Encomienda System?
This European power was chiefly responsible for confiscating Native American weapons, and imposing their laws on them. This is despite assistance provided to them by the Native Americans.
Who are the English?
the economic concept that champions maximizing profits by exporting (selling) more than a nation imports (buys)
What is mercantilism?
The unofficial policy of the British Parliament to loosen control of the American colonies, so that they controlled their own affairs.
What is Salutary Neglect?
Also known as the "Colonial Breadbasket," this colonial region is known for its large metal ore deposits, high production of wheat, and manufacturing industry.
What are the Middle Colonies?
These major European powers tried to establish peaceful relations with Native Americans, and traded manufactured goods for animal furs (there are 2)
Who are the French and Dutch?
This Native American chief called for the unification of Native Americans against the colonists, to openly kill the colonists and save the cows.
Who is Miantonomo?
The system of incentives that promised 50 acres of land to someone who sponsored a colonist's voyage to the New World.
What is the Headright System?
The early plan for a legislative government in the colonies drafted by Benjamin Franklin, for the purpose of raising taxes, maintaining an army, and handling Native American relations.
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
This densely forested colonial region is known for its long coastlines. Its major exports are fur, timber, and fish/whale oil.
What are the New England Colonies?
The first Native American tribe that Columbus and crew interacted with on the island of San Salvador.
Who are the Arawaks?
2 examples each of the Columbian Exchange:
New World --> Old WorldTo Europe: Maize, potatoes, various beans, peanuts, squash, peppers, cacao
To the Americas: rice, wheat, barley, oats, wine grapes, melons, coffee, olives, bananas, dandelions, and daisies
The form of slavery in which a slave loses all rights and is enslaved for life. This form of slavery also passes on along the family line.
What is Chattel Slavery?
This early representative government was made up of two elected representatives from each of its colonies 11 settlements.
What is the Virginia House of Burgesses?
Two aspects of colonial government inspired by the Magna Carta and the Enlightenment.
What are "majority rule," and "consent of the people"