Penn Foster - American History, First Americans to a New Nation, Lesson 1 Exercises & Vocabulary 100% Pass
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Penn Foster - American History, First Americans
Penn Foster - American History, First
Americans to a New Nation, Lesson 1
Exercises & Vocabulary 100% Pass
Who were the first known inhabitants of North America?
Native Americans
What was the primary purpose of European exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?
To find new trade...
Penn Foster - American History, First
Americans to a New Nation, Lesson 1
Exercises & Vocabulary 100% Pass
Who were the first known inhabitants of North America?
✔✔ Native Americans
What was the primary purpose of European exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries?
✔✔ To find new trade routes and acquire wealth
Which European country established the first permanent settlement in North America?
✔✔ Spain
What was the Columbian Exchange?
✔✔ The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Europe
What were the major motivations for European colonization of the Americas?
✔✔ Economic gain, religious freedom, and territorial expansion
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,Which cash crop became the cornerstone of the economy in the southern colonies?
✔✔ Tobacco
What was the primary reason for conflict between Native Americans and European settlers?
✔✔ Competition for land and resources
How did the geography of the New England colonies influence their economy?
✔✔ The rocky soil and cold climate led to a focus on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade
What role did religion play in the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
✔✔ It was founded as a Puritan religious community
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
✔✔ It established a self-governing agreement among the Pilgrims
What was the primary impact of European diseases on Native American populations?
✔✔ The diseases decimated Native American populations due to a lack of immunity
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, How did the French colonization efforts in North America differ from those of the English?
✔✔ The French focused on trade, especially in fur, and formed alliances with Native Americans
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494?
✔✔ It divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal
What role did African slaves play in the economies of the American colonies?
✔✔ They provided labor, particularly in the southern colonies, for plantation agriculture
What was the main cause of King Philip's War?
✔✔ Tensions between Native Americans and English settlers over land and resources
What were the primary goals of Spanish missions in the Americas?
✔✔ To convert Native Americans to Christianity and assimilate them into Spanish culture
How did the geography of the Southern colonies influence their economy?
✔✔ The fertile soil and warm climate led to an economy based on plantation agriculture
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