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What knowledge did native americans share with the colonists?
their knowledge of growing crops
What knowledge did British colonists share with native americans?
their knowledge of private land ownership
all cultures have traditional songs that are an important part of daily life and are used during special occasions. what is the purpose of these songs?
They reflect the cultural norms of society
They outline laws
The describe the environment
They give economic plans for the culture
Why do ancestors of cultures (ex. navajo indians) continue to follow old customs, such as a method of making food or basketweaving, when ways have been developed that make some of these procedures easier?
they are interested in it
they don't like americans
to stay connected to the culture of their ancestors
they don't like modern manufacturers
is a primary source credible? Why?
yes, it is from the exact time you are researching and is a first person account
Is a secondary source credible? Why?
It can be, it depends on the research and bias
Why was the trading system in colonial times called "triangular trade"?
because it was a trade between three continents and formed a triangle when you looked at the routes
Why was trading so important for the colonies?
They exported raw materials so that imports could be made to ship to them for their survival
Which set of colonies had the most imports/exports of all the colonies?
middle colonies
southern colonies
new england colonies
Why did Great Britain pass lots of new taxes on the colonists after the French and Indian war?
to pay for the debt that they had gotten from the war
True or False: Colonies in each region produced goods specific to the climate and available resources.
TRUE
Why did colonists dump tea into the Boston Harbor?
to protest the taxes that were put on tea
How did winning the Revolutionary War change the United States?
It became America, a nation of free states!
What does "No taxation with representation" mean?
Colonists did not want to be taxed without having a person to represent their interests in the British Government
What was the effect of Great Britain over taxing the colonies?
The colonists protested and eventually fought for their freedom
What was the native american perspective on the first Thanksgiving?
It marked a time when they helped others to survive and then led to their destruction and loss of land and loved ones
