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Who is the namesake of Jamestown?
Who is the namesake of Jamestown?
Diseases spread by Native Americans wiped out many Europeans.
Diseases spread by Native Americans wiped out many Europeans.
True
What agreement did the pilgrims establish to govern themselves?
What agreement did the pilgrims establish to govern themselves?
The Mayflower Compact
The massive exodus of Puritans to the New World is known as the _____ Migration.
The massive exodus of Puritans to the New World is known as the _____ Migration.
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Match the following historical figures with their achievements:
Match the following historical figures with their achievements:
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Study Notes
Key Figures and Discoveries
- Christopher Columbus: Discovered the New World in 1492.
- Hernán Cortés: Conquered the Aztecs.
- James I: Jamestown's namesake.
- Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded the Roanoke colony.
- John Smith: Leader of Jamestown, implemented forced labor.
- Henry VIII: King of England, created the Church of England to divorce his wife.
- Charles I: King of England who triggered the English Civil War, prompting Puritan exodus.
- Elizabeth I: Monarch who solidified Protestantism in England.
Colonial Groups and Agreements
- Puritans: Members of the Church of England seeking religious reform.
- Separatists: Another name for the Pilgrims.
- Pilgrims: Founded Plymouth Colony.
- Mayflower Compact: Pilgrim agreement for majority rule.
- Indentured Servants: People who worked off the cost of their passage to the New World.
- The Great Migration: Mass exodus of Puritans to the New World.
- Joint-Stock Companies: Institutions that provided investment opportunities.
Spanish and Portuguese Exploration and Rivalry
- Spanish Armada: Huge naval fleet defeated by the British.
- Treaty of Tordesillas: Divided lands between Spain and Portugal.
Indigenous Peoples
- Tainos: Native Americans encountered by Columbus.
- Conquistadors: Spanish conquerors of Native Americans.
- Native American Diseases Impact: Diseases spread by Native Americans wiped out many Europeans. (True)
- Taino Military Strength: Taino Indians had a relatively weak military. (False)
- African Slavery: Portuguese introduced slavery into British Colonies. (False)
- Muslim Involvement in African Slave Trade: Muslims had been involved in the African slave trade prior to European involvement in Africa. (True)
Additional Information
- Jamestown Namesake: James I.
- Religious Colony: Plymouth.
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Explore the pivotal figures and events that shaped early colonial America, from Columbus's discovery to the establishment of the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies. This quiz covers influential personalities and key agreements, including the Mayflower Compact and the Puritans' migration. Test your knowledge on the foundations of American history.
