What is geography?

This type of map shows the features of an area.

This term means to go all the way around the Earth by ship or plane

A primary source is

This was a period of time from the 15th to the 17th century in which Europeans explored and mapped the world.

This was a Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs.

French explorer who discovered Newfoundland (Canada).

He was a Spanish explorer who searched for the “fountain of youth” and discovered the state Florida.

This is a group of people who settle far from home and maintain ties with their home country.

The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

This was the transfer of goods, foods, and ideas between the Old World and the New World during the 1500s.

A political system where people elect others to speak for them in making laws and decisions.

This event was between the colonists and British soldiers where colonists died. It took place in Boston, MA.

The French and Indian War

This was a tax put on paper goods.

This was a tax put on paper, glass, paint, and tea.

During this battle, minutement helped the colonists fight against the British. The British wanted war supplies. It took place April 18-19 1775.

This battle took place on Christmas Day in 1776. It was successful because the British troops did not expect to be attacked on this day. It was led by George Washington

This battle is important because it was the last battle before the colonists gained their freedom from Great Britian. The Treaty of Paris was signed; the American Revolution was over.

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Why did European countries continue competing for control of the New World?

What was the Declaration of Independence?

This document has three parts- the preamble, the Bill of Rights, and the articles.

The three branches of government are...

What was the Louisiana Purchase?