How The US Has Been Blessed Flashcards
List 4 physical characteristics of the US
Plains, Rivers, Mountains and Lakes
Name two Plains in the US
Great Plains and Central plains
What are the two mountain ranges in The US
The Appalachian and The Rocky Mountains
Name the longest mountain range in the US
The Rocky Mountains
List the Great Lakes
Lakes Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Eerie and Superior
Which side of the US has the greatest Population density?
The eastern side of the
What is another name for the Great exchange?
The Columbian Exchange
In what year was the e great exchange?
1492
They came from the New world
Potatoes, Chili Peppers, Peanuts , Tomatoes,Rubber
They are from the old world
Rice, Cattle , Coffee
What European disease led to the death of many Native Indians?
Smallpox
Which European animal changed the lives of Native Americans ?
Horses
When was Jamestown founded?
1607
What is important about Jamestown?
It was the first permanent British settlement (colony)
Where is Jamestown located?
In Virginia.
Where did the Dutch settle?
Fort Nassau, New York; across the Hudson River. They called it New Netherlands
Where did the French settle ?
Along the St. Lawrence river
How colonies did Britain have?
- They were grouped into 3 geographic regions: New England colonies, Middle colonies, and Southern colonies
List some land features of the New England Colonies
Dense Forests
Rocky soil
Cold long winter
Features of the middle colonies
Plains. Good for planting grains
Features of the southern colonies
Good and moist soil
Humid weather
Which philosopher believed in the separation of powers?
Montesqieu
Which philosopher believed in the freedom of speech and religious tolerance?
Voltaire
Which philosopher believed that all people were born with natural rights?
John Locke. He also believed that the function of the government is to protect those rights and people could overthrow governments that do not protect their rights
