Chapter 5 Flashcards
What kind of community is Kahuawake Canada?
indian and european mix–bicultural/biracial
Who was allied vs Great Britain?
French and Indians
Who has the largest and most prosperous American Colony?
Spain
What is the largest population in America?
Indian America
How did the horse affect Indian populations?
the growing use of the horse started in the south and went north (central america -> California -> plains).
What religion was mandatory in the southern colonies(Chesapeake area)?
Church of England
What was the most ethnically diverse group and area in the colonies?
Quakers in Pennsylvania
What was the most important thing about everyday life and the local community in the colonies?
That they were self-sufficient
What ideas about colonial society were unique to British settlers?
Hate Indians because they were savages and they beat slaves to make money.
Why did british population grow so greatly in colonial america?
Immigration (bring anyone you want) , High fertility and low mortality, and population doubling every 20 years.
What kind of government did Spain and France have?
Highly centralized
What instilled discipline in the British colonies?
people wanted to work harder to move up in the world.
What is and important difference in the British economy?
Rich were at the top and poor were at the bottom ( hierarchy of money) .
What is Enlightenment?
natural laws
Who is the most famous american writer?
Benjamin Franklin
