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Exploring the Americas: Ancient Civilizations, Conquistadors, and Founding Fathers

Journey through the history of the Americas, from the first people to the founding of the United States. Learn about ancient civilizations, the conquest of empires, and the formation of a new nation.

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Exploring the Americas: Ancient Civilizations, Conquistadors, and Founding Fathers

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  1. Learning Check 1 Review

  2. Question 1 - 10 • How did the first people get to the Americas?

  3. Answer 1 – 10 • Crossed land bridge during the last Ice Age that connected Asia to the Americas

  4. Question 1 - 20 • Who was the emperor of the Aztec Empire before it fell to Hernando Cortes and his conquistadors?

  5. Answer 1 – 20 • Montezuma

  6. Question 1 - 30 • What is the name given to the First 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

  7. Answer 1 – 30 • Bill of Rights

  8. Question 1 - 40 • What were the THREE parts to the Intolerable Acts that angered the colonists of Massachusetts?

  9. Answer 1 – 40 • Boston Harbor closed • Quartering Act • British General was placed as Governor of Mass.

  10. Question 1 - 50 • The shown below represents the territory controlled by which ancient Native American civilization?

  11. Answer 1 – 50 • The Maya

  12. Question 2 - 10 • Who was the Italian explorer that discovered the Americas in 1492 as he sailed for Spain?

  13. Answer 2 – 10 • Christopher Columbus

  14. Question 2 - 20 • This 50 pg. pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that made a case supporting the many reasons for Independence?

  15. Answer 2 – 20 • Common Sense

  16. Question 2 - 30 • __________________ Describes the exchange of crops, animals, people, diseases, and technology which occurred after Columbus' discovery of the New World?

  17. Answer 2 – 30 • Columbian Exchange

  18. Question 2 - 40 • Explain the connection that exists between the Mexican flag and the ancient culture of the Aztecs?

  19. Answer 2 – 40 • This was the sign that the Aztecs were searching for when they chose to build their empire in the Valley of Mexico • Eagle sitting on cactus with snake in its talons

  20. Question 2 - 50 • The following shows an illustration of the Treaty of Tordesillas. What did this treaty mean in terms of exploration/colonization?

  21. Answer 2 – 50 • Settled dispute between Spain & Portugal • All lands west of the line would belong to Spain----all lands east would belong to Portugal

  22. Question 3 - 10 • Who is the Spanish conquistador credited with the downfall of the Inca Empire?

  23. Answer 3 – 10 • Francisco Pizarro

  24. Question 3 - 20 • What colonial city served as the meeting place for the 1st & 2nd Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention?

  25. Answer 3 – 20 • Philadelphia, PA

  26. Question 3 - 30 • The religious Reformation led by Martin Luther split “Christians” into TWO categories. What are those catagories?

  27. Answer 3 – 30 • Protestants • Catholics

  28. Question 3 - 40 • The map above identifies which Native American civilization?

  29. Answer 3 – 40 • The Anasazi

  30. Question 3 - 50 • What was/is the oldest European settlement in the United States?

  31. Answer 3 – 50 • St. Augustine, FL

  32. Question 4 - 10 • Identify at least TWO obstacles that Washington’s troops faced @ Valley Forge?

  33. Answer 4 – 10 • Harsh Winter • Low on supplies (food, shelter, clothes) • Disease

  34. Question 4 - 20 • Based on the map, what region/regions did the majority of English settlers colonize in N. America? TWO REGIONS

  35. Answer 4 – 20 • East Coast • Canada

  36. Question 4 - 30 • What two countries sent distinguished military leaders to the colonies to help train the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

  37. Answer 4 – 30 • France- Marquis de Lafayette • Prussia- Friedrich von Steuben

  38. Question 4 - 40 • In 1090 the church demanded that the Christians drive the Muslims (Islam) out and reclaim the “Holy Land” ----Jerusalem. This event led to a series of wars referred to as __________________________________?

  39. Answer 4 – 40 • The Crusades

  40. Question 4 - 50 • What event caused the French to surrender most of its land claims seen in the map to British? • It also contributed to the start of the American Rev.

  41. Answer 4 – 50 • French and Indian War

  42. Question 5 - 10 • The map shown identifies the territory controlled by which ancient Native American group?

  43. Answer 5 – 10 • The Inca

  44. Question 5 - 20 • What was the difference between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?

  45. Answer 5 – 20 • Virginia- TWO house Congress where representation is based on population • New Jersey- SINGLE house Congress where representation is equal

  46. Question 5 - 30 • IDENTIFY and EXPLAIN the difference between the TWO styles of government that our founding fathers chose between during the formation?

  47. Answer 5 – 30 • Democracy- rule directly through citizens • Republic- citizens rule through elected representatives

  48. Question 5 - 40 • Identify the issue between Southern and Northern states during the Constitutional Convention AND explain how it was resolved?

  49. Answer 5 – 40 • Slave representation • 3/5 Compromise: Both sides agreed that only 3/5 of a state’s slaves would be counted as part of the population

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