U.S. History (part 1) final exam Flashcards
The name of the Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs
Hernando Cortes.
Who used the slogan “God, Gold, and Glory”?
Spain.
What did Spain use the slogan “God, Gold, and Glory” for?
To explain their exploration of new lands and formation of new colonies.
This Portuguese man is responsible for forming a school for exploration, and sponsoring expeditions around Africa such as Vasco De Gamma
Prince Henry The Navigator.
An economic policy that believed in restraining imports while expanding exports to create a balance of positive trade, used by countries like Britain.
Mercantilism.
This British Monarch Won the 7 years war, but lost the American colonies soon after he and his Parliament imposed too many taxes on their colonies.
King George III.
This Monarch will be remembered by History for his multitude of wives, ex-wives, and dead wives.
King Henry VIII.
This monarch is known for her naval defeat of the Spain Armada.
Queen Elizabeth.
Best known by history for her virginity.
Queen Elizabeth.
The only thing that remains of this colony is the word “CROATAN” on a tree
The lost colony
What is the name of the first settlement in North America?
St. Augustine
The place the pilgrims landed
Plymouth Rock
This French Colony in North America was established in Northern North America, more than a decade before the Pilgrims arrived in the New World.
Quebec
The first permanent British colony in North America
Jamestown
These people came to North America by crossing a land bridge in modern day Alaska, they hunted large game and lived off of the land
Paleo-indians
This native group began to live off of agriculture, and settle into permanent houses. They also developed a distinct culture.
Woodland Culutre
This War resulted in the removal of a certain Indian tribe form North Carolina, and sending them northward towards New York.
Tuscarora War
This war was faught over the Ohio River Valley, it turned into a Europeans war that lasted for seven years
French Indian War
This Church was very strict, they believed in Predestination and taking church extremely serious.
Calvinism
This said that colonist could not pass the Appalachian Mountains.
The Royal Proclamation of 1763
This marked the end of the French Indian War
Treaty of Paris
legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards were also levied with the tax.
The Stamp Act 1765
A mob of about 60 angry townspeople descended upon the guard at the customs house When reinforcements were called, the crowd became more unruly, hurling rocks and snowballs at the guard and reinforcements.
Boston Massacre 1770
This man died in the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks
