Early Colonialism | Prelude to the American Revolution | Level Up | Prelude to the Revolution pt 2 |
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What is the “Ostionoid tradition?”
c. Larger populations and the expansion of settlements into a wider range of ecological settings
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The French and Indian War was part of a larger global conflict known as:
The Seven Years' War
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List three characteristics of the Southern Colonies
Varies
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Where did the First Continental Congress meet?
Philadelphia
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What did Columbus set off in search of?
India, to expand the reach of Christianity and trade
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Which two major European powers were the primary combatants in the French and Indian War?
France and Britain
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List three characteristics of the Middle Colonies
Varies
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What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To address grievances and coordinate colonial resistance to British policies
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What group of people died in England during the 15th-16th centuries?
Everyone
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The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed a tax on which of the following?
Legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards
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List three characteristics of the Northern Colonies
Varies
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Which Act of the Coercive Acts applied to all of the American colonies and allowed military officials to demand better accommodations for troops?
The Quartering Act
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What was the first colony founded in North America by the English?
Colony of Roanoke
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Which of the following acts immediately followed the repeal of the Stamp Act and asserted Britain’s ultimate right of control over the colonies?
Declaratory Act
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What was the significance of the Battle of Antwerp of 1585 to the English?
Varies
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How did the Act for the Impartial Administration of Justice change the legal system in the American colonies?
It gave colonial governors the power to appoint judges.
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What were the names of the King and Queen of Spain who sent Columbus on his journey?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
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Which of the following acts authorized the Royal Navy to blockade Boston Harbor, leading to its closure?
The Boston Port Act
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What is Mercantilism?
Varies
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When did the Boston Massacre occur?
1770
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