Colonies
How many colonies existed in the 1700s?
13
What is an Import?
something that is bought and brought in
Which continent is the Cape of Good Hope located?
Africa
Which Country was Christopher Columbus From?
Spain
Why did New Englanders practice subsistence farming?
The soil was poor, it was cold, and they only needed to provide for their family.
Which Country owned the thirteen colonies?
England
What are slave codes?
Rules that determined the behavior and punishment of slaves
As French explorers explored the Mississippi River what were they hoping to find?
A trade route to Asia.
Which country was Cabot from?
England
What are cash crops?
Crops that are sold for value/money.
Which four colonies are part of the New England Colonies?
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island
What is a representative government?
A government where the people vote/elect their own leaders.
Which three technologies helped explores figure out their location?
Compass, Maps, Astrolabe
Which country was Cortes From?
Spain
Explain Triangular Trade.
England sent ships to Africa to get slaves; slaves were sold in North America, ships then were sent back to England with goods.
Which four colonies are part of the Middle Colonies?
New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey
What is subsistence farming?
Growing only enough crops to feed your family.
What was the religion of the Mali and Songhai Empires?
Islam
Which country was Columbus hoping to find?
India
What were the names of the Two Houses in Parliament?
House of Lords
House of Commons
Which five colonies are part of the Southern Colonies?
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia
What is the Renaissance?
an awakening period
List the four Most Advanced Civilizations?
Aztec, Inca, Mayan, Olmec
Which Country was Verrazano from?
France
What was the idea behind the Magna Carta?
the idea that the power of the government is limited.