chapter 1 Flashcards
What was the importance of the Mayflower compact
It established a standard government
What led to dissension in the Massachusetts Bay colony
The corruption within the society became exposed and they didn’t live according to their religion
What motivated the pilgrims to settle in Plymouth
To escape religious persecution
How did John Rolfe save the Jamestown colony
He created positive relations with the Indians so they could live in harmony any help make tobacco
Why was John Smith important to the Jamestown colony
He was the leader of the colony who help it survive thrive in and forced rules
What were three advantages that Europeans had and conquering Native American tribes
They had money and resources they had advanced weapons and technology and they limit the spread of diseases
How did the French group interact with the Native Americans
Relatively good relations based on for a trade they help tribes fight for trade routes and few colonist so there was less conflict
How did the Spanish interact with the Native Americans
It was harsh Spanish warfare is slave man disease intermarried rigid class system and force Christianity
How did the british interact withthe Native Americans
First piece with the Native Americans then conflict. Saw natives as inferior and push them from lands.
What were three motivations that encourage Europeans to explore the new world
I’m gone gold and glory. Worldwide trade, freedom from Europe, expiration for gold
How did religion differ between Native Americans and Europeans
Europeans were Christian. Native Americans didn’t belong to a specific religion, they worship nature
How did the views of Native Americans and Europeans different when it came to the idea of landownership
Europeans thought what they fought for and claimed was theirs. Native Americans believed that it was their own because they settled first
Which colony and close social ties with England
Southern
With the Native Americans beliefs systems
Spiritual relationship with the earth the nature. Lands not owned by one, it is shared by many
What is the European settlers belief system
Christianity Catholic and Protestant. Missionary spirit and spreading Christianity. Land is owned, not shared
What is the Native Americans political structure
Travel unit – clans with strong family ties. Idea of reciprocity to create harmony give-and-take people trading. Women sometimes had more power – matriarchal
What was the political structure of the European settlers
Monarchies a limited monarchy is, King and represented assembly in England. Hierarchical structure. Patriarchical societies.
What were the economic systems for the Native Americans
Live in harmony with land, using it to create life and not wealth
What were the economic systems of the European settlers
Belief in private ownership of property. And property plus labor equals well
What was the native Americans believe in technology
Subsidence farming. Arrow Spears and Tomahawks
Where the European settlers in their use of technology
Advanced weaponry such as guns cannons armor and steel. Navigational abilities.
