13 Colonies
What was the First British Colony established in the New World and when?
Jamestown, VA, 1607
Why was the New England Colonies founded for what reason?
The NE Colonies were founded for religious freedom.
Which Colonies would you live in and why?
NE, Middle, Southern
Precisely, Which section did the Conflict started, the 1600's and the 1700's?
1600's
Since we all know that Independence Day is July 4, what day do you think the Declaration of Independence was written and why?
July 4, 1776. It was written to stop Great Britain for setting unfair rules against them in the Colonies and start even more conflict.
What did all of the 13 Colonies have in common?
Slavery
Talk about the New England Colonies.
The New England Colonies were mainly founded for religious freedom. They did shipping industries and traded with Africa, Europe, and to the West Indies and back to the Colonies. They had rocky soil so they couldn't grow any crops.
Compare the NE Middle and Southern Colonies. They should have similarities and differences.
NE - Didn't grow any crops
Middle - Low Growing Seasons
Southern - Had year long Growing Seasons, Cash Crops
Same- Were able to make money in some ways.
What is a term that shows Colonies couldn't expand West to stop conflict?
Proclamation Line of 1763
What do you think was the huge major battle of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga/Battle of Yorktown/Battle of Bunker Hill
Why were some of the Colonies founded in the New World?
Attain Religious Freedom
Talk about the Middle Colonies.
The Middle Colonies had very little growing seasons but were able to grow crops. Some of the Colonies were founded for religious freedom and some were founded for economic reasons.
Compare a Colony to Another Colony. They should also have similarities and differences
MA - VA, PA - GA, etc
What were 2 events that happened in Boston?
Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
What document was written during the war in 1777 that failed to the US Constitution.
Articles of Confederation
What is a Push Factor and a Pull Factor? Give an Example.
A Push Factor is a reason for migrating from a region. And a Pull Factor is a reason to migrate to that Reason.
William Penn/Roger Williams/Puritans/Pilgrims/Quakers
Talk about the Southern Colonies.
The Southern Colonies had a way longer growing season than the other Colonies. It lasted for one year. The Colonies were all founded for economic reasons. They were able to grow cash crops like tobacco, cotton, rice, and indigo.
What would be a persons point of view if they migrated to the NE, Middle, and Southern Colonies, and how there points of view would change?
In the NE Colonies, they would be disappointed if there were no crops or food. In the Middle Colonies, they would feel a little bit better off some crops. In the Southern Colonies, they would be extremely happen of economic growth.
Try to list all the events that happened before the American War. What were these events?
The Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, the Boston, Massacre/Intolerable acts, the Boston Tea Party, the Coercive Acts, and the First Continental Congress.
List the MAJOR Battles of the Revolutionary War in order.
Battles of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Saratoga, and Battle of Yorktown.
When was the Last British Colony established and when? Who founded the Georgia Colony and why? How did you think the 13 Colonies lived overall?
Georgia, 1732. It was founded by James Oglethorpe because it was founded for debtors a restart, or a new change. The 13 Colonies lived successfully and had issues due to the winters and different geography but when some of the geography was great for many valuable important things.
Why was the Middle and Southern Colonies founded?
The Middle and Southern Colonies were founded for economic opportunities for many settlers to grow crops.
Which individual colony would you live in what section from the NE, Middle and Southern Colonies?
NH, MA, MD, CT, RI, DE, NC, VA, NY, NJ, PA, SC, GA
What Conflicts occurred during the 1600's?
Taxation without Representation, No Self-Government.
Summarize the Revolutionary War by using the difference of the major battles the Americans won. For Example, 3-2 shows that the colonists won 3 battles and the British won 2.
The Revolutionary War was a 2-1 victory for the Colonists. They were able to have joy in the Battles of Saratoga, showing they could win the war and having France having an ally. The Battle of Bunker Hill was sad seeing British Won but growing into the battles as it went from Saratoga, NY to Yorktown, VA.