Chapter 1, Section 3
1. Understand the terms below. How do they relate to historians’ research?
a. Primary source. Be able to provide examples.
b. Secondary source. Be able to provide examples.
c. Authentic source
d. Bias source
e. Artifact
Chapter 1, Section 3
1. Explain Columbus’ “discovery” of the Americas.
2. Explain the Columbian Exchange. What were the first 3 main continents involved? What was
traded, and approximately how long did it last?
3. Explain the impact of Columbus on the Taino people and their location.
Chapter 2, Section 1
1. Describe New Spain’s location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans. Explain their
reasoning for exploration. (Hint 3G’s)
Chapter 2, Section 2
1. Summarize Henry Hudson’s explorations and their effects.
2. Describe New France’s location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans. Explain their
reasoning for exploration. (Hint 3G’s)
3. Describe New Netherland’s location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans. Explain
their reasoning for exploration. (Hint 3G’s)
Chapter 2, Section 2
1. Explain how the Spanish and English began African slavery in the Americas.
2. Understand the following features of Jamestown.
a. Location/geography
b. Why it was settled and by whom
c. Role of John Smith
d. Tobacco and slaves
Chapter 2 Section 3
1.
Understand the following features of Plymouth.
a.
Location
b.
Why it was settled and by whom
e.
The influence of its Mayflower Compact on the US’ current government
Chapter 2, Section 3, 6, and 7
1.
Explain the founding of Massachusetts and Puritan beliefs.
2.
Explain the relationship between Pilgrims/Separatists and Puritans.
3.
Understand the following features of Rhode Island.
a.
Roger Williams’ problem with Massachusetts
b.
The influence of Roger Williams’ practice of separation of church and state on the US’ current
government
4.
Explain the commonality of the New England Colonies. (Why they were settled and their
economies)
Chapter 2, Section 4, 6, and 7
1.
Explain the founding of New York and its Dutch history.
2.
Explain the founding of New Jersey.
3.
Explain the founding of Pennsylvania and Quaker beliefs.
4.
Define cash crop and artisan.
5.
Explain the commonality of the Middle Colonies. (Why they were settled and their economies)
Chapter 2, Section 5-7
1.
Explain the founding of Maryland. How has its Act of Toleration influenced the US’ current
government?
2.
Explain the founding of the Carolinas. How do they connect to plantation slavery?
3.
Explain the purpose/founding of Georgia.
4.
Define slave codes.
5.
Explain the differences between the Tidewater and Backcountry areas of the South.
6.
Explain the commonality of the Southern Colonies. (Why they were settled and their economies)
Other Items to Study
1.
Tri-Venn Diagram and corresponding vocabulary
2.
13 Colonies chart
3.
Meanings of the 3 Gs (gold, glory, and God)
4.
Mercantilism and its connection to the Triangular Trade
Chapter 4, Section 4 & 5
1. Explain mercantilism.
2. How did the Navigation Acts connect to mercantilism? What were some of the Acts?
Chapter 5, Section 1
4. French and Indian War
a. Who was involved?
b. Where did it take place?
c. Why did it occur?
Chapter 5, Section 2
2. What were the purposes and effects of the following rules set by King George III?
a. Proclamation of 1763
b. Sugar Act
c. Stamp Act
d. Writs of Assistance
3. Explain the phrase No Taxation without Representation.
Chapter 5, Section 3
1. What were the purposes and effects of the following rules set by King George III?
a. Tea Act
b. Intolerable Acts
c. Quartering Act