us history review game 101 dkmah 11-12

Don’t Know Much About 11th Grade U.S. History: 

Don’t Know Much About 11 th Grade U.S. History Review Game U.S. History

The idea that the Spanish were all evil devils that did nothing but destroy the New World?: 

2 The idea that the Spanish were all evil devils that did nothing but destroy the New World? Black Legend

What was the first successful settlement (English) in North America?: 

3 What was the first successful settlement (English) in North America? Jamestown, Virginia

Besides technology, what was vital for explorers to actually be able to start voyages?: 

4 Besides technology, what was vital for explorers to actually be able to start voyages? CASH – WEALTH!

WHAT: Labor system of Spanish in the New World HOW: crown granted a person a specified number of natives JOB - to instruct the natives in the Spanish language and in the Catholic faith. What they got: tribute from the natives in the form of labor, gold or other products, such as in corn, wheat or chickens. WHY DID IT WORK? Similar to earlier Aztec and Inca institutions : 

5 WHAT: Labor system of Spanish in the New World HOW: crown granted a person a specified number of natives JOB - to instruct the natives in the Spanish language and in the Catholic faith. What they got: tribute from the natives in the form of labor, gold or other products, such as in corn, wheat or chickens. WHY DID IT WORK? Similar to earlier Aztec and Inca institutions Encomienda

How many dollars did the Dutch buy Manhattan Island for?: 

6 How many dollars did the Dutch buy Manhattan Island for? $24.00 (actually trinkets and beads)

What were the motives for the people who came to America first?: 

7 What were the motives for the people who came to America first? FOOD! – H/G follow the herds

Which European country probably had the greatest impact on the development of our country (America)?: 

8 Which European country probably had the greatest impact on the development of our country (America)? England

Which group purchased Manhattan for $24.00 worth of trade goods? Their primary interest was in trading and making money!: 

9 Which group purchased Manhattan for $24.00 worth of trade goods? Their primary interest was in trading and making money! The Dutch – New Netherlands

New England Colonies?: 

10 New England Colonies? Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire

A new type of ship that could sail into the wind (helped Europeans sail to places they couldn’t before? : 

11 A new type of ship that could sail into the wind (helped Europeans sail to places they couldn’t before? caravel

What was the “Lost Colony”? Founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, 1585, 1587 ½ brother Sir Humphrey Gilbert dealt w/the Irish example of how to deal w/Native Americans Virginia Dare 1st English child born in America Supply ships delayed by Spanish Armada Mysterious disappearance “Croatan” found carved into a tree : 

12 What was the “Lost Colony”? Founded by Sir Walter Raleigh, 1585, 1587 ½ brother Sir Humphrey Gilbert dealt w/the Irish example of how to deal w/Native Americans Virginia Dare 1 st English child born in America Supply ships delayed by Spanish Armada Mysterious disappearance “Croatan” found carved into a tree Roanaoke

If the Spanish got here first, why don’t Americans speak Spanish (which countries colonies had the greatest impact on the development of America)? : 

13 If the Spanish got here first, why don’t Americans speak Spanish (which countries colonies had the greatest impact on the development of America)? 13 English Colonies

WHO: Spanish Conquistador WHEN: 1532 WHAT: conquered Atahualpa and the Incas in South America: 

14 WHO: Spanish Conquistador WHEN: 1532 WHAT: conquered Atahualpa and the Incas in South America Francisco Pizarro

WHO: Spanish Explorer WHEN: 1513 WHAT: discovered Florida Searched for the “Fountain of Youth”: 

15 WHO: Spanish Explorer WHEN: 1513 WHAT: discovered Florida Searched for the “Fountain of Youth” Juan Ponce de Leon

Which colony and who founded it? Quaker haven Believed in the power of one’s “inner light” (God resided in the soul of the individual). “Holy Experiment” friendly w/Native Americans Population Large, diverse Great Law of ___________ Appointed gov., elected legislature, religious freedom, fair trials, humane punishment, education Blue Laws: Prohibited “ungodly revelers”, stage plays, playing cards, dice games, and excessive hilarity: 

16 Which colony and who founded it? Quaker haven Believed in the power of one’s “inner light” (God resided in the soul of the individual). “Holy Experiment” friendly w/Native Americans Population Large, diverse Great Law of ___________ Appointed gov., elected legislature, religious freedom, fair trials, humane punishment, education Blue Laws: Prohibited “ungodly revelers”, stage plays, playing cards, dice games, and excessive hilarity Pennsylvania, William Penn

Southern Colonies?: 

17 Southern Colonies? Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

Why isn’t America called Columbia? : 

18 Why isn’t America called Columbia? B/C of Amerigo Vespucci

Europeans brought: crops: wheat, rice, coffee, bananas, and olives; and animals: horses, cows, pigs, and chickens Diseases: yellow fever, smallpox, and malaria Americas contributed: crops: corn, potatoes, tomatoes, lima beans, squash, peanuts, cassava, cacao, and pineapple a virulent form of syphilis THESE ARE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT PHENOMENON? : 

19 Europeans brought: crops: wheat, rice, coffee, bananas, and olives; and animals: horses, cows, pigs, and chickens Diseases: yellow fever, smallpox, and malaria Americas contributed: crops: corn, potatoes, tomatoes, lima beans, squash, peanuts, cassava, cacao, and pineapple a virulent form of syphilis THESE ARE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT PHENOMENON? Columbian Exchange

Who (which 4) followed Columbus/Spain to America? : 

20 Who (which 4) followed Columbus/Spain to America? Portugal, France, the Dutch (Netherlands), and the English

Which region of colonies? FARMS: “bread basket” colonies – grain crops (wheat, corn) moderate size diverse farms (grew a lot of different stuff) ECONOMY: grain crops, furs, iron, timber EDUCATION: some public schools, church supported schools : 

21 Which region of colonies? FARMS: “bread basket” colonies – grain crops (wheat, corn) moderate size diverse farms (grew a lot of different stuff) ECONOMY: grain crops, furs, iron, timber EDUCATION: some public schools, church supported schools Middle Colonies

Who was the first European in the Americas?: 

22 Who was the first European in the Americas? Leif Eriksson – VIKING (1000 AD)

Which region of colonies? FARMS: small subsistence farmers Plantation Agriculture – w/indentured servants and slaves Cash Crops - tobacco, rice, indigo ECONOMY: Cash crops – tobacco, rice, indigo Naval Stores (pith, tar, turpentine) EDUCATION: Few schools, rich had private tutors and sent children to England for education William and Mary, 1693 (second oldest college): 

23 Which region of colonies? FARMS: small subsistence farmers Plantation Agriculture – w/indentured servants and slaves Cash Crops - tobacco, rice, indigo ECONOMY: Cash crops – tobacco, rice, indigo Naval Stores (pith, tar, turpentine) EDUCATION: Few schools, rich had private tutors and sent children to England for education William and Mary, 1693 (second oldest college) Southern Colonies

Who really “discovered” America?: 

24 Who really “discovered” America? Asians (crossed Beringia)!

Which European country started New York?: 

25 Which European country started New York? The Dutch

WHO: Spanish Conquistadores WHEN: 1521 WHAT: Conquered Moctezuma II and the Aztecs Destroyed Tenochtitlan: 

26 WHO: Spanish Conquistadores WHEN: 1521 WHAT: Conquered Moctezuma II and the Aztecs Destroyed Tenochtitlan Hernan Cortes

They helped usher Europe out of the “Dark Ages” as Europeans came into contact with different cultures and goods. They were started by Pope Urban II in an effort to regain the city of Jerusalem from the Turks.: 

27 They helped usher Europe out of the “Dark Ages” as Europeans came into contact with different cultures and goods. They were started by Pope Urban II in an effort to regain the city of Jerusalem from the Turks. Crusades

Which Region of Colonies? FARMS: small, subsistence, and diversity of crops ECONOMY: furs, fishing, timber, ship building, distilling EDUCATION: 1st public schools, Harvard (1636) founded to train ministers, 1642 – many towns have to have a writing school : 

28 Which Region of Colonies? FARMS: small, subsistence, and diversity of crops ECONOMY: furs, fishing, timber, ship building, distilling EDUCATION: 1 st public schools, Harvard (1636) founded to train ministers, 1642 – many towns have to have a writing school New England

Why were Europeans so successful in conquering the native population? GIVE ME AT LEAST 2!: 

29 Why were Europeans so successful in conquering the native population? GIVE ME AT LEAST 2! Guns, Horses, Military tactics/training, Disease

Which disease (brought by Europeans) was most devastating to Native Americans?: 

30 Which disease (brought by Europeans) was most devastating to Native Americans? Small Pox

Did all people come to the New World to get rich? What were two groups that didn’t? : 

31 Did all people come to the New World to get rich? What were two groups that didn’t? indentured servants and slaves

Name 2 navigational tools that aided enabled Europeans to venture out with ships into the unknown?: 

32 Name 2 navigational tools that aided enabled Europeans to venture out with ships into the unknown? compass, astrolabe

What were the (3) motivations for Europeans to go out and explore?: 

33 What were the (3) motivations for Europeans to go out and explore? God, gold, and glory

WHO: Puritan “separatists” who thought that Church of England was too corrupt Settled in Plymouth (squatters) Tough first winter (1/2 died) Helped by Massasoit, Squanto, and Samoset learned to grow corn, where to hunt and fish Success comes from fur, fish, and lumber: 

34 WHO: Puritan “separatists” who thought that Church of England was too corrupt Settled in Plymouth (squatters) Tough first winter (1/2 died) Helped by Massasoit, Squanto, and Samoset learned to grow corn, where to hunt and fish Success comes from fur, fish, and lumber Pilgrims

Middle colonies consisted of? – : 

35 Middle colonies consisted of? – Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware

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36 END FOR NOW…