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How do geographers organize their studies to understand different areas of the world?
By studying the five main themes of geography
Why is the Roanoke colony considered a mystery in American history?
Its settlers disappeared without explanation
What industries were the backbone of the middle colonies’ economy, and how did they grow?
Agriculture and manufacturing; through diverse populations
Why were the Southern Colonies focused on farming?
They had fertile soil and a warm climate
Who was angered most by British taxes like the Stamp Act?
Northern merchants and business owners
Which region of the U.S. includes New York, and what other states or areas surround it?
The Northeast; surrounded by Pennsylvania and New Jersey
What were Roger Williams’s reasons for starting the colony of Rhode Island, and who found refuge there?
He wanted religious freedom; people seeking tolerance found refuge
What was the first example of self-governance in the colonies?
The Mayflower Compact
What was traded in the triangular trade?
Slaves, raw materials, and manufactured goods
Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?
To convince colonists to support independence
How does the equator affect weather patterns in areas close to it?
It leads to consistent warm temperatures year-round
Why were the middle colonies seen as attractive to settlers from different backgrounds?
They provided rich soil and religious tolerance
Why did Roger Williams establish Rhode Island?
To create a haven for those seeking religious freedom
What lesson can we learn from the Salem Witch Trials?
How fear and prejudice can lead to unfair treatment of others
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists dumped British tea into the harbor to protest taxes
What type of map is best for identifying the boundaries of countries and states?
A political map
What goals did Britain have in establishing the colony of Georgia?
To create a military buffer and a haven for debtors
Why did Britain establish Georgia as a colony?
To provide a military buffer against Spanish Florida
What caused Bacon’s Rebellion?
Conflict over how to handle attacks by Native Americans
What was the main reason colonists disliked the Quartering Act?
It required colonists to house and feed British soldiers
What is the term for the location where a river connects to a larger body of water, like a lake or ocean?
The river's mouth
How did the Quakers’ beliefs influence their treatment of Indigenous peoples?
They treated Native Americans with respect and fairness
What was the goal of the Puritans in America?
To create a society based on their religious values
What natural barriers separated settled colonies from the frontier?
Mountain ranges like the Appalachians
How did drawings of the Boston Massacre influence colonial opinions?
They portrayed the British as cruel, stirring anger among colonists