Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definiti
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev:
America wanted to be free of England
Describe the battle of Lexington:
The battle erupted because the Patriots were stockpiling weapons
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress:
Congress gave command of the new Cotinental Army to General George Washington
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies:
Common Sense by Thomas Paine swings independance and oppinion
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
About 50 signatures
Representatives from different colonies signed
John Hancock's signature is the largest because he was the president of the Continental Congress
Why does the speaker think the fight for independence should continue?
Because they all ready violated most of the English laws why stop. It would have, in a way, made all their rebellious acts worthless.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Day 8
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
The protest over new taxes got alot of there ideas from John Locke
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
In response to the Stamp Act, Congress agreed on a boycott of British goods. The British responded by closing Boston Harbor
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Was a incident in Boston were British soilders killed colonist because of an arguement between soilders and civilians.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Taxing the colonist
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
The colonist dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor In response the British closed the Boston Post
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policies came out of it:
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from twelve of thirteen colonies that meet at Carpenters' Hall in Pennsylvania
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
The protest over new taxes got alot of there ideas from John Locke
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
In response to the Stamp Act, Congress agreed on a boycott of British goods. The British responded by closing Boston Harbor
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Was a incident in Boston were British soilders killed colonist because of an arguement between soilders and civilians.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
Taxing the colonist
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
The colonist dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor In response the British closed the Boston Post
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policies came out of it:
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from twelve of thirteen colonies that meet at Carpenters' Hall in Pennsylvania
Friday, January 15, 2010
Webquest 16-24
16. Pequot War
An armed conflict in 1634-1638 between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies, with Native American allies
17. King Phillip’s War
A war between the Native American inhabitants of present day southern New England
18. Bacon’s Rebellion
Bacon’s Rebellion was the first American rebellion led by Bacon
19. Pocahontas
A Christian Native American woman who is married to John Rolfe
20. Walter Raleigh
Raleigh was sent to establish the first colony in the new world but failed
21. Indentured servant
A laborer who is under a contract so in exchange for 1 year of work they get a bucket of corn
22. Triangular trade
A trade of good between Europe Africa the Caribbean South America Central America and the New World. Goods traded include weaponry slaves and food goods.
23. Magna Carta
Magna Carta is England’s legal charter written in 1215 and is written in Latin
24. English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is very similar to the United States bill of rights when it comes to the purpose of its use. It is a re-statement of the Declaration of rights in written form.
An armed conflict in 1634-1638 between an alliance of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies, with Native American allies
17. King Phillip’s War
A war between the Native American inhabitants of present day southern New England
18. Bacon’s Rebellion
Bacon’s Rebellion was the first American rebellion led by Bacon
19. Pocahontas
A Christian Native American woman who is married to John Rolfe
20. Walter Raleigh
Raleigh was sent to establish the first colony in the new world but failed
21. Indentured servant
A laborer who is under a contract so in exchange for 1 year of work they get a bucket of corn
22. Triangular trade
A trade of good between Europe Africa the Caribbean South America Central America and the New World. Goods traded include weaponry slaves and food goods.
23. Magna Carta
Magna Carta is England’s legal charter written in 1215 and is written in Latin
24. English Bill of Rights
The English Bill of Rights is very similar to the United States bill of rights when it comes to the purpose of its use. It is a re-statement of the Declaration of rights in written form.
Day 7
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
They where similar in many ways but diferred because the british didnt have writen law and the colonist did
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
They still considered the colonist British citizens
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
The stamp and sugar acts
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
The Stamp act taxed on printed things aand the colonist did not believe it was fair because they were not represented in Parliment
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
They where similar in many ways but diferred because the british didnt have writen law and the colonist did
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
They still considered the colonist British citizens
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
The stamp and sugar acts
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
The Stamp act taxed on printed things aand the colonist did not believe it was fair because they were not represented in Parliment
Webquest 1-15
1. Missionary- Religious people who are sent on missions to convert others to there religion
2. Viceroy
If the Master of the Moon controlled earth he’appoint a viceroy to rule Earth in his name because he’s so far away
3. Northwest Passage
The French were in search of the North West Passage which is new way to get to India and China.
4. Samuel De Champlain
5. charter
6. joint stock company
A business partnership between two or more person/people
7. Powhatan
The Powhatan Native Americans was a tribe that lived in the Virginia area
8. House of Burgess
The House of Burgess was the elected power house for the Legislative Assembly in the New World
9. Royal Colony
A colony governed directly by a king or queen in other countries
10. Proprietary Colony
Proprietary colony is a colony that has one or more owners.
11. Puritan
The Puritans were people in the 1600 and 1700 who focused on purity in Gods eyes
12. Separatist
Separatist are a group of people that demand a new way of doing things to they separate from what they want change.
13. Pilgrim
Puritans who settled in the Plymouth colony
14. Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first governed document written by the Pilgrims.
15. John WinthropJohn Winthrop was appointed by the King to lead the Pilgrims to the New World
2. Viceroy
If the Master of the Moon controlled earth he’appoint a viceroy to rule Earth in his name because he’s so far away
3. Northwest Passage
The French were in search of the North West Passage which is new way to get to India and China.
4. Samuel De Champlain
5. charter
6. joint stock company
A business partnership between two or more person/people
7. Powhatan
The Powhatan Native Americans was a tribe that lived in the Virginia area
8. House of Burgess
The House of Burgess was the elected power house for the Legislative Assembly in the New World
9. Royal Colony
A colony governed directly by a king or queen in other countries
10. Proprietary Colony
Proprietary colony is a colony that has one or more owners.
11. Puritan
The Puritans were people in the 1600 and 1700 who focused on purity in Gods eyes
12. Separatist
Separatist are a group of people that demand a new way of doing things to they separate from what they want change.
13. Pilgrim
Puritans who settled in the Plymouth colony
14. Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first governed document written by the Pilgrims.
15. John WinthropJohn Winthrop was appointed by the King to lead the Pilgrims to the New World
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Day 6
Wars of Empire Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Land ownership
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Native Americans
To run each other out of the country
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
The French built Fort Duquesne to keep the British out. Enraged the British sent George Washington and he defeated small French forces and later hat to surrender when French counter attacked
How do British turn the tide of war?
Tide turned between 1758 and 1759 when British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to the British side
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
During the spring of 1763 members of different Native American tribes captured many British forts near Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War:
Relieved the tension between the Brits and the Colonies
They also had a large war debt
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
Land ownership
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
Native Americans
To run each other out of the country
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
The French built Fort Duquesne to keep the British out. Enraged the British sent George Washington and he defeated small French forces and later hat to surrender when French counter attacked
How do British turn the tide of war?
Tide turned between 1758 and 1759 when British cut off French shipping to Americas which caused many Indians to shift to the British side
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
During the spring of 1763 members of different Native American tribes captured many British forts near Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War:
Relieved the tension between the Brits and the Colonies
They also had a large war debt
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day 5
Colonial Life Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
The King was in charge by appointing Goverments for different regions
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
The Slave trade brought in thousands of slaves at a time
People traveled to Africa from England to pick up slaves. From Africa the travel to either Brazil, Non-Spanish Caribbean, Spanish America, and the 13 Colonies
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Anything that America wanted would benefit the British because all trade was taxed under the Navigation Acts. The Navigation Acts controlled who traded with America who road sail on the ships and the profits from goods
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Between 1720 and 1770 the transatlantic trade brought cheaper goods to the colonies in larger quantities
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
A movement headed by thinkers who believed that all problems could be solved by using human reason
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
A time when powerful evangelical preachers traveled from town to town performing emotion-pack sermons that deeply touched listeners
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
The King was in charge by appointing Goverments for different regions
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
The Slave trade brought in thousands of slaves at a time
People traveled to Africa from England to pick up slaves. From Africa the travel to either Brazil, Non-Spanish Caribbean, Spanish America, and the 13 Colonies
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Anything that America wanted would benefit the British because all trade was taxed under the Navigation Acts. The Navigation Acts controlled who traded with America who road sail on the ships and the profits from goods
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Between 1720 and 1770 the transatlantic trade brought cheaper goods to the colonies in larger quantities
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
A movement headed by thinkers who believed that all problems could be solved by using human reason
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
A time when powerful evangelical preachers traveled from town to town performing emotion-pack sermons that deeply touched listeners
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 4
Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World:
Spanish conquistadors were on a quest for wealth, religion and “fame”
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US
The Spanish traveled from South and Central America to modern day North America in search of resources
Describe French Exploration of the New World:
Included Giovanni da Verrazano and Jacques Cartier who were more interested in finding the Northwest Passage than establishing colonies
Describe French founding of New Orleans:
In 1682 Robert de La Salle traveled south and discovered the Mississippi River. Once her came to the Gulf od Mexico he claimed the land around the Miss. River Basin in the of France and established the port city of New Orleans
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America:
In 1614 the Dutch settled in New Netherlands, To guard the mouth of the Hudson River
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker Willian Penn.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World:
Spanish conquistadors were on a quest for wealth, religion and “fame”
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US
The Spanish traveled from South and Central America to modern day North America in search of resources
Describe French Exploration of the New World:
Included Giovanni da Verrazano and Jacques Cartier who were more interested in finding the Northwest Passage than establishing colonies
Describe French founding of New Orleans:
In 1682 Robert de La Salle traveled south and discovered the Mississippi River. Once her came to the Gulf od Mexico he claimed the land around the Miss. River Basin in the of France and established the port city of New Orleans
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America:
In 1614 the Dutch settled in New Netherlands, To guard the mouth of the Hudson River
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker Willian Penn.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Day 3
New England Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World:
The Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England
The Puritans were very religious people and they were in search of Religious Freedom
Describe Puritan Society:
They did not tolerate of religions or different sects of Christianity
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
Puritans saw Native Americans as savages and wanted to cultivate there land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
The Native Americans won at first because they traded there primitive weapons for guns but lost in the end because the ran out of ammo
Bell Ringer
What guidelines did Robinson layout for establidshing goverment in the colonies
To use wisdom and godliness to not only elect a leader of the government but to obey the leader appointed by the people
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World:
The Puritans wanted to purify the Church of England
The Puritans were very religious people and they were in search of Religious Freedom
Describe Puritan Society:
They did not tolerate of religions or different sects of Christianity
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
Puritans saw Native Americans as savages and wanted to cultivate there land
Describe King Phillip’s War:
The Native Americans won at first because they traded there primitive weapons for guns but lost in the end because the ran out of ammo
Bell Ringer
What guidelines did Robinson layout for establidshing goverment in the colonies
To use wisdom and godliness to not only elect a leader of the government but to obey the leader appointed by the people
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Day 2
VA Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
Sir Walter Raleigh was the first person to attempt to settle but failed twice
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
Because they landed in the Cheasapeake area
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown? Powhatans
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
Sickness and Disease from mosquitoes
What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
Tobacco
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
The colonist started to form Plantations and a legislative body. The greed for more land later caused war
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
A war that broke out in 1675 which was led by Bacon. His followers were rebelling against the government.
Witness History P44 Why might Pocahontas marriage to John Rofle have been seen as a way to end the war? To show that her tribe does not have a problem with the colonist
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
Sir Walter Raleigh was the first person to attempt to settle but failed twice
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
Because they landed in the Cheasapeake area
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown? Powhatans
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
Sickness and Disease from mosquitoes
What crop becomes the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
Tobacco
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
The colonist started to form Plantations and a legislative body. The greed for more land later caused war
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
A war that broke out in 1675 which was led by Bacon. His followers were rebelling against the government.
Witness History P44 Why might Pocahontas marriage to John Rofle have been seen as a way to end the war? To show that her tribe does not have a problem with the colonist
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