Colonial Regions and Colonies
Snow, short summers, trees and subsistence farming describes this region.
Northern/New England
Name one of the two important documents that influenced the Constitution.
The English Bill of Rights, The Magna Carta
Which invisible lines on the globe run East to West?
Latitude
What are the three G's?
God, Gold, and Glory.
Who was the colony of Virginia named for?
Queen Elizabeth the first
Why did Jamestown struggle so much when the colony was established?
The 'gentlemen' did not want to work and did not feel like they should have to. They would not farm or do manual labor.
A system of government where the government's power is restricted by law.
Limited Government
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing is expressing a large portion of text into your own words.
Paraphrasing is expressing a short passage of text into you own words.
Who were the 'conquistadors'?
Conquerors from Spain sent to establish settlements and steal the wealth of Native Americans.
Which colony became a haven for those of the Catholic faith?
Maryland
Natural harbors, 'City of Brotherly Love', rivers, and grains describe this region.
Middle/Mid-Atlantic Region.
Name one major individual who influenced the development of the representative government in the colonies.
Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, John Locke.
How would you go about corroborating a source?
comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of ideas and goods from Europe and Africa to America.
What imaginary line separates the Southern Colonies from the Middle/Mid-Atlantic, and the Northern/New England Colonies?
The Mason-Dixon line
The Act Concerning Religion was also called what?
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
How did John Locke influence our first amendment
He argued for the separation of church and state.
What questions might you ask to find out if a source is reliable?
Who wrote it? Took the picture?
When was the source made?
What bias did/does the author have?
Identify the authors claims and opinions
Which countries explorers assimilated into the Native American Culture?
The French
How did European conquest impact the environment of the Americas?
Over hunting, natural wildlife was decimated by domesticated animals.
Why was Roger Williams banished from Massachusetts?
He disliked the Puritan's beliefs, he supported religious tolerance.
What is 'Salutary neglect'?
The unofficial policy where rules and laws of a country are loosely or not enforced at all on the colonies resulting in self-government. Ex. England leaving the colonies alone to govern themselves.
The personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view.
What group was first to explore the Americas?
The Norse Vikings
What is 'Mercantilism'?
The economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the ‘mother’ country.