Overview of U.S. History: 1500's - ANSDiscovery of New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1600's - ANSSettling the New World
Overview of U.S. History: 1700's - ANSColonies fight for independence/expansion
Overview of U.S. History: 1800's - ANSEra of Good Feeling
What activities were prominent in the life of Native Americans during the Colonial Period? -
ANSSports, Physical Education, and Dance
What were sports, physical education, and dance associated with for Native Americans? -
ANSAssociated with religious ceremonies, festive celebrations, and social relaxation
Why was there no cohesive image of sport in the Colonial Period? - ANSThere were differences
in language, lifestyle, geographic regions, and overall culture
What was the most popular sport during the Colonial Period? - ANSLacrosse
What did Canadian tribes call lacrosse? - ANSBaggataway
How did Baggataway differ from traditional lacrosse? - ANSIt was much more spiritual with very
different rules. The purpose of the game was to bring honor to their tribes and to entertain the
greater god.
What did Canadian tribes also call Baggataway? - ANS"The Creator's Game"
What purpose did footraces serve during the Colonial Period? - ANSA source of motivation and
pride
Preparation for war
Pursuit of game animals
Delivery of messages
Who came to Massachusetts in search of new life, adventure, and religious freedom? -
ANSPilgrims
Pilgrims has a _________ work ethic. - ANSPuritan
The Pilgrims _________ sporting activities such as sledding, football, dancing, swimming,
ninepins, and shuffleboard. - ANSProhibited
, What did the Pilgrims have a strong desire to set up? - ANSSchools
Pilgrims didn't allow any amusements on what day? - ANSSunday
Why were games beneficial for Pilgrim children? - ANSThey had moral teachings
What were major social centers during the Colonial Era? - ANSTaverns
When was the Colonial Era? - ANS1607-1783
Who came to the New World with a strong commercial spirit during the Colonial Era? -
ANSWealth seekers
New York (New Amsterdam) had good food, drink, and gambling that allowed for lots of
_________. - ANSFestivals
What games were played at New York festivals during the Colonial Era? - ANSBowling
(ninepins), tennis, cricket, horse racing, and ice-skating.
Those that came to New York during the Colonial Era had strong ________ and ________
values as well as frugality and diligence. - ANSFamily; community
How did games in Colonial New York affect sport as a whole? - ANSIt set an early precedent for
sport
Why did early settlers migrate to Pennsylvania? - ANSIn search of religious freedom
Who started the Quakers: Society of Friends? - ANSWilliam Penn
Colonial Pennsylvania welcomes settlers from several European countries, such as... -
ANSSweden, Germany, France, Scotland, and Ireland
Colonists in Pennsylvania favored _____________ sports like ice skating, swimming, and
hunting & fishing. - ANSPeace-loving
What did Ben Franklin advocate for in colonial Pennsylvania? - ANSThe education of the youth
Why did colonists settle in Virginia? - ANSFor economic opportunity rather than for religious
freedom
What was the main crop in Virginia? - ANSTobacco
What was the most popular sport in Virginia? - ANSHorse racing
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