Which term is given to the taking over and controlling of a country?
Colonise
Name a disease that the British colonists brought with them when they colonised the east coast of the United States of America.
Any one of the following: small pox, measles, influenza
Why did many of the indigenous American people die soon after the British colonists arrived?
They had no immunity to the diseases (such as smallpox, measles and influenza) that the colonists brought with them
Why are the indigenous people of America called 'Indians'?
When the first European explorers landed in America they thought they were in India.
Why did West African farmers need slaves?
They were needed to work as farming and herding livestock require a lot of workers.
What are cash crops?
Crops like tobacco, rice, sugar cane and cotton that are sold for cash.
Why do you think one horse could be exchanged for 15 or 20 slaves?
Horses were highly valued and they had an over supply of slaves.
Where were the 'Thirteen colonies' located?
East coast of America
How many states are there in America today?
50
Who was the first president of the United States of America?
George Washington
In which year was slavery abolished in all states of America?
1865
Which contract was drawn up by the new government after America had gained independence?
American Declaration of Independence
What is the American flag known as?
Stars and stripes
Who were the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of west Africa in the 15th century?
Portuguese
What term means the local inhabitants or the people who originally lived in the country?
Indigenous people
What is the meaning of the word 'voluntarily'?
Of your own free will
What term is given to a person who is owned by another person?
slave
What term is given to a big farm where crops are grown on a large scale?
Plantation
The USA was created when the thirteen colonies were granted their freedom from Britain. In which year did this happen?
1783
Give one word for having the ability to fight off an infectious disease.
Immunity