Colonies
Which colony mysteriously disappeared in the late 1500s?
Roanoke
Name the three main motivations for European exploration.
God, Gold, Glory
Which group punished dissenters by exile or banishment in the New England colonies?
Puritans
What strategy helped Jamestown survive its first years?
Cultivating cash crops like tobacco
What was the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds called?
Columbian Exchange
Which colony survived due to the cultivation of tobacco?
Jamestown
Which European nation competed with England and Spain for fur trade in North America?
France
Which early colonists celebrated the first Thanksgiving with Native Americans?
Pilgrims
Which colony relied on self-governance and town meetings to organize society?
New England colonies
Name one crop from the Americas that significantly boosted European populations.
Corn
What was the main reason Pilgrims left England?
Religious Freedom
How did the Spanish colonies differ from the English colonies in their approach?
Spain focused on gold and conversion; England focused on settlement and farming
Which colony’s government was heavily influenced by religious leaders?
Massachusetts Bay
How did the Spanish colonies differ from the English colonies in their approach?
Spain focused on gold and conversion; England focused on settlement and farming
Name one animal introduced to the Americas from Europe.
Horses (or pigs, cattle, sheep)
Which colony was founded by the Puritans and heavily influenced by religion?
Massachusetts bay
Who was the first one to discover the americas and where did he land
Columbus, West Indies.
How did religion influence colonization in the Americas?
Motivated settlements, laws, missions, and conversion efforts
What role did joint-stock companies play in colonization?
Funded settlements and shared financial risk among investors
Which disease had the largest impact on Native American populations after European contact?
SmallPox
Compare Roanoke and Jamestown—why did one fail and the other survive?
Roanoke failed due to lack of supplies and support; Jamestown survived due to tobacco and more organized resources
How did early exploration impact indigenous populations?
Disease, displacement, and cultural changes
How did religious tolerance in some colonies contribute to diversity?
Allowed multiple religions to coexist, attracting settlers from different backgrounds
Compare the settlement strategies of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth
Roanoke failed due to poor planning; Jamestown succeeded with support and crops; Plymouth succeeded with cooperation and religion-driven planning
How did the Columbian Exchange change diets in both the Old and New Worlds?
Introduced new crops and animals, improving nutrition and food variety