Indigenous Tribes
This tribe, indigenous to Mexico, decline with the arrival of Cortes and were known for brutal sacrifices
Aztecs
This country first travelled westward looking for a route to India in the 15th century
Spain
How many colonies existed in America before the Revolution?
13
THe main reason colonists began protesting the British
Taxes
Small country next to Spain that also sent some explorers West.
Hint: Brazil speaks their language
Portugal
this tribe from Peru, built Machu Picchu and declined with the arrival of Pizarro
Incas
A spanish explorer was called
Conquistador
The first English Colony founded was called
Jamestown
Document recognized on July 4th that stated the colonists desire for sovereignty
Declaration of Independence
The leading/ruling institution of the Middle Ages was
This highly advanced civilization built pyramids in the Yucatan peninsula and made several advances in astronomy and mathematics
Mayan
This country sent Jacques Cousteau west, and laid claims in eastern Canada
Jacques Cousteau
Name of a person who came to America and settled
Colonist
A "party" where colonists boarded a British ship and dumped all the goods into the sea
Boston Tea Party
Name one of Columbus' Ships
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
The tribe of Pocahontas who met John Smith and the Jamestown colonists
Powhattan
This man, sent by the Spanish, landed in the West Indies in 1492
Columbus
This war led to Britsih victory over France and control over most of North America
French-Indian/Seven Years War
The "shot heard around the world" started the war in this town
Lexington and Concord
First man to "actually" land in North America was a Viking named
Leif Erikson
This tribe was the first to share Thanksgiving with Pilgrims
Wampanoag
The King and Queen of Spain who began the exploration age
Ferdinand and Isabelle
Aside from wealth, what is the main reason many people fled Europe to go to America
Religious Freedom
A group of soldiers "outside" the regular army
Militia
The Fall of this western stronghold (capitol of Eastern Rome) led to the exploration Age
Constantinople