"Settlers" of America I
The first Europeans to arrive to the Americas before Columbus, but they didn't stay long
Who were the Vikings (or Vinlanders)?
The first "slaves" in the Americas were called this and mainly consisted of both black and white servants
What were Indentured Servants?
This settlement in Virginia was the first English settlement, named after the King
What was Jamestown?
The center of New England's political life centered on this
What is the meetinghouse/town meeting? (Would also accept that citizens had to be members of the church)
What borough does Mr. Mc Donald live in?
Brooklyn
It is believed the ancestors of these people traveled over the Bering Land Bridge thousands of years ago into North and South America
Who are Native Americans (Indigenous Peoples)?
True or False: Slaves were not allowed to be married
False (they needed the master's permission)
As a result of European settlement and interactions with natives, a major effect on native americans was?
what is many died due to diseases? (would also accept natives lost their lands, rights)
Colonial governments were based on English law. An example of English law is:
What is the Magna Carta/Petition of Right/Common Law, English Bill of Rights?
What is Mr. Mc Donald's favorite sport?
Rugby
One of the many Native American tribes that existed in the Americas prior to European arrival
Multiple Answers: Sioux, Apache, Lakota, Navajo, Pueblo, Iroqouis, Mohawk, Huron etc
A contract which guaranteed a person would work a certain number of years by which they would be freed and given land
What is an indenture?
European view of land ownership was
That land could be bought, sold, owned
Colonial systems of government were based on the ideas of philosophers during this event in Europe
What was the Enlightenment?
This man is the current mayor of NYC
Who is Eric Adams?
The Native American point of view on land ownership
Native Americans didn't believe land could be owned (shared by all)
This colony passed laws in the late 17th century that essentially made slavery a race based system affecting blacks
What is Virginia?
Settlers in the New England colonies focused on these industries
what is fishing, shipping, shipbuilding, forestry
Name of the government Virginia created that showed representative government
What is the House of Burgesses?
While not a President, this founder's likeness is on the hundred dollar bill. You may have heard a song/phrase that references his name.
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (All about the Benjamin's)
One would describe Native American religious beliefs as being most similar to this
What is animism? (Belief in nature spirits)
Who was Bacon?
A primary reason for Europeans to come to the Americas
What is to escape religious persecution/practice their own religion/economic opportunity
Term used to describe the system of government that America has
What is democracy/republic/representative democracy?
This nominee for mayor of NYC won the Democratic primary in the spring
Who is Zohran Mamdani?