Different native cultures developed because a variety of environmental conditions existed

People of the Long House. They adapted to their northern New York environment by using trees to build longhouses and animals for food and clothing.

Resulted in the spread of diseases, the African slave trade, and the loss of lands for Native Americans

As a result of Columbus' landing in the Americas, an exchange of goods developed between the western and eastern hemispheres. Unfortunately, Europeans brought diseases to the "new world" which had catastrophic results on native populations

Protected the idea of freedom of press

A colony established by the English Pilgrims, or Separatists, in 1620. They were fleeing religious persecution.

Was established by Lord Baltimore in 1632 in hopes of providing refuge for English Catholics fleeing persecution.

Colony founded by William Penn as a Holy Experiment for Quakers fleeing persecution

first representative government in the colonies and an important step in the development of democracy in America

Characterized by short growing season and rocky soil. Economy focused on trade, fishing, and shipbuilding

Characterized by moderate growing season and navigable rivers. Economy focused on trade and farming

Characterized by long growing season, tidewater area, and few cities. Economy focused on large plantations farming cotton, tobacco, and rice.

A delegate from Pennsylvania who proposed the "Albany Plan of the Union" as a way to strengthen the colonies. He believed the colonies could not survive, unless they were united

After many conflicts with Native Americans, the British government forbade colonists from going west of the Appalachian Mountains

Americans who supported the British. They were grateful for British rule and protection.

Colonial Americans who banded together against British policies

An American patriot, who said "....give me liberty, or give me death!" He was willing to die rather than submit to what he considered unfair British policies.

law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.; a way the British government was able to raise revenue and control trade. Cause of the American Revolution

Tax on sugar and molasses; a way the British government was able to raise revenue and control trade. Cause of the American Revolution.

Law passed by parliament allowing the British East India Company to sell its low-cost tea directly to the colonies - undermining colonial tea merchants; led to the Boston Tea Party. It was another way the British government was able to raise revenue and control trade. Cause of the American Revolution.

A refusal to buy or use goods and services. Patriots refused to buy goods taxed by unpopular acts, in order to cause economic hardships for the British.

Written by Thomas Jefferson. It was written during the American Revolution. It famously states "....We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...."

The turning point of the American Revolution. It convinced the French to support the Americans

Place of hardship for General Washington's army. During the winter of 1777-1778, many troops died from disease and malnutrition