Natives, Colonies, French v Indian War, American Revolution

Views of Natives on land, community, and nation

Elders teach the next generation, land is sacred, language and religion is very diverse

How did the Native Americans get here

Native Americans migrated to the Americas via the Bering Land Bridge from Asia during the last Ice Age.

Primary factor that impacts the culture of Native Americans

Nature, Religion, Geography, Oral Tradition.

What traits would make Christopher Columbus a hero?

Columbus is often viewed as a hero for his exploration of the New World, which led to the discovery of the Americas by Europeans. His voyages opened up new trade routes and initiated contact between Europe and the Americas.

What traits would make Christopher Columbus a villain?

Columbus is often considered a villain due to his role in the mistreatment and exploitation of Native Americans, including acts of violence, enslavement, and the spread of diseases that devastated indigenous populations.

What was the Colombian exchange? What results did it have on the new world? (Positive and negative)

The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World following Columbus's voyages. This exchange had significant positive effects, such as the introduction of new crops and livestock, but also negative consequences, including the spread of diseases that decimated Native populations.

How did Spain treat the Native Americans?

Spain believed that they were superior to the Native Americans.

How did France treat the Native Americans?

The French were cooperative with the Natives and saw them as equals.

How did England treat the Native Americans?

England often viewed Native Americans as obstacles to settlement and expansion, leading to conflicts and a pattern of displacement and violence.

What regions did the Spanish explore?

Spain explores Central America.

What regions did the French explore?

North-East America and parts of Canada.

What regions did England explore?

England explored the eastern coast of North America, including areas that would become the thirteen colonies.

What were the THREE motivations for the Spanish in exploring the new world?

God, Gold, Glory

What was France’s main reason for exploration in the New World?

Interested in the fur trade and setting up colonial outposts.

Why were the Native Americans not suitable for slavery?

They were far more familiar with the land than the English were, the English relied on them for guides, and they aided in the fur trade.

Characteristics of the Colony of New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont)

The New England colonies were characterized by a focus on small-scale farming, fishing, and trade, with a strong emphasis on community and religious conformity.

Characteristics of the Middle Colony (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware)

The Middle Colonies were known for their diversity in culture and religion, fertile land for agriculture, and a mix of small farms and large estates. They also had significant trade and commerce due to their strategic location.

Characteristics of the Southern Colonies (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia)

The Southern Colonies were characterized by large plantations focused on cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, a reliance on slave labor, and a more hierarchical social structure.

What were the causes of the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War was primarily caused by territorial disputes between the British and French empires in North America, competition for fur trade, and the desire for land expansion by British colonists.

Who fought in the French and Indian war? What sides?

The French and Indian War was fought between the British colonists and their Native American allies against the French and their Native American allies, primarily over territorial control in North America.

What were the results of the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War resulted in British dominance in North America, the cession of French territories to Britain, and increased tensions between Britain and its colonies, leading to future conflicts.

What is the treaty of Paris? What did it establish?

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763, ended the French and Indian War and established British control over Canada and Florida, while France ceded Louisiana to Spain. This treaty significantly altered the territorial landscape of North America.

What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?

A boundary established by Britain that prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent conflicts with Native Americans.