General History
What is a primary source?
Original document; made or created during the time of the event being studied
Scientists believe early humans migrated to the Americas from the continents of Africa and Asia. How did they get to North America from present day Russia?
Land Bridge; Bering Sea Land Bridge; Beringia
What was the first colony to be settled?
Jamestown/Virginia
Which "War" kicked off the American Revolution?
French & Indian War
What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?
He was a general of the army, leader of the Patriots
the order in which events occur
What materials did most Indigenous groups use for clothing?
Animal hide/fur
Name one major industry of the Northern/New England colonies.
Fishing; Logging/Timber; Ship Building; Fur trading
Who ordered the Proclamation of 1763?
King George III
Describe the difference between a Patriot and a Loyalist.
Patriots were in favor of American rule/government of the colonies.
Loyalists were in favor of British rule/government of the colonies.
How might "bias" influence the interpretation of history?
It could bring someone's personal opinion, preference, or leaning to the interpretation - might not be accurate.
What term is used to describe one nation stealing, using, and governing the land of another group of people?
Colonization/colonizer
In which section of colonies (New England, Middle, or Southern) did tobacco most commonly grow?
Southern (Virginia, North Carolina)
What is a tyrant?
Someone who misuses their power; leader with unjust use of government power
What was the Quartering Act?
Law requiring colonies to house British soldiers in their homes, feed them, etc. during times of peace.
Name one of the 7 themes of history
Population; Uses & abuses of power; Worlds of Exchange; Haves and Have-nots; Expressing Identity; Science, Technology, & the Environment
What does a missionary do?
People who travel to a new place with the intent of converting others to their religion.
Name 6 of the original 13 colonies
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Why was the Stamp Act repealed?
Colonists boycotted and refused to buy stamps; sent messages to parliament; attacked tax collectors in their homes (and started to bury one guy alive!); colonists protested.
The Boston Tea Party was a protest to which Act?
Tea Act
When making an argument or taking a position on an issue, which two elements should we use (in our writing, for example) to strengthen and support our arugment?
Evidence & Reasoning
Which group of people did Christopher Columbus encounter when he reached North America for the first time?
Taino People
Describe the Salem Witch Trials
People of Salem, Mass. accusing certain women (and eventually, men) of practicing witchcraft. Forcing them to admit guilt to survive or be killed.
Refusing to buy a certain good from a certain source is called a....
Boycott
Who was the supreme ruler of Great Britain from 1760 until 1820?
King George III