NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
HW #1 Read Chapter 2 section 1: The First Civilizations of the Americas and Section 2: Native American Cultures How did ancient people first arrive in the Americas?
How did different climates and environments lead to the development of many different Native American
cultures in North America? Give three examples from the text.
What was the IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY? What kind of government did the Iroquois have?
What was life like in an Iroquois village?
How did women play an important role in Iroquois government? Define CLAN and SACHEMS as part of
your answer.
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
HW #2 Read Chapter 3, Section 1: "An Era of Exploration" and answer the following:
Who were the first Europeans to reach America? How did they get here? Define VIKINGS as part of your
answer
Read pages 58-60 and answer the following questions:
What were the CRUSADES and how did they lead to a growth of trade in Europe?
What was the RENAISSANCE and how did it lead to the spread of knowledge and a search for new trade
routes?
What new technology / invention helped Europeans reach the new world? Define
ASTROLABE, MAGNETIC COMPASS and CARAVEL as part of your answer.
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
Read Chapter 3, Section 1: "An Era of Exploration" and answer the following:
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS quick facts:
a. Who gave Columbus financial backing and supplies?
b. Where was he trying to go? c. What was his strategy of getting there?
d. Where did he actually arrive? e. What did he do when he arrived? f. How was he received when he returned to Spain?
g. What did Columbus do in America on his other voyages?
What is a COLONY? Where were the first European colonies in the New World established?
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
Describe the COLOMBIAN EXCHANGE
What was the impact of European discovery of the New World on Native Americans?
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
EXPLORERS HW #4 Read Chapter 3, Section 2: "Spain Builds an Empire"
Who was the first European power to establish permanent colonies in the Americas? Where were their
first settlements?
How were Spanish soldiers able to conquer the empires of the Aztecs and Incas? What advantages did
they have?
Who are, and what was the impact of:
.the CONQUISTADORS?
FRANCISCO PIZARRO
HERNANDO CORTES
FRANCISCO CORONADO
In what ways was life harsh for Native Americans under Spanish rule? Why did Spain bring African slaves to the Americas? Define PLANTATION as part of your answer.
Who were MISSIONARIES, and what did they hope to accomplish in the New World?
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
HW #5 Read Chapter 3, Section 3: "Colonizing North America"
Overview:
What European countries explored and establish colonies in
North and South America? Where did they establish colonies?
Where else did these countries have colonies?
What other parts of the worlds were being colonized?
What was the NORTHWEST PASSAGE, and why were European explorers searching for it? What contributions did these French explorers make to France’s goal to explore and establish colonies in the Americas?
JACQUES CARTIER
SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
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What contribution did HENRY
HUDSON make to Holland’s goal to explore and establish colonies in the Americas?
How was the colony of NEW NETHERLAND founded? Where were the first Dutch settlements planted?
4. Where was the colony of NEW AMSTERDAM,
What was life like there? What kind of economy
did they have?
What contributions did PETER MINUIT make to the New Amsterdam colony?
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
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Who funded / who was behind the founding of the New Netherland Amsterdam colony?
What was its economy of New Amsterdam based on?
What changes did Peter Stuyvesant make to the new Amsterdam colony? How successful were
these changes?
How diverse was the New Amsterdam Colony? What kinds of groups settled here?
How did the British take control of New Amsterdam? Did residents of New Amsterdam resist?
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
Mr. Goodman Butler 7 Social Studies
HW#6 Read Chapter 3, Section 4: Building the Jamestown Colony
Define CHARTER. Who granted a charter to the
VIRGINIA COMPANY?
What was the first permanent English colony in North America, and what difficulties did it face?
STARVING TIME as part of your answer.
Who was JOHN SMITH? What contributions did he make to Jamestown?
Describe the interactions between Native Americans and the Jamestown colony. How did they
cooperate? How did they conflict?
How did representative government take root in Virginia? Define HOUSE OF BURGESSES as part
of your answer.
What was the importance of Tobacco to the Jamestown colony?
HW#7 Read Chapter 3, Section 5: "Seeking Religious Freedom"
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NEW WORLD BEGINNINGS: HOMEWORK/CLASS NOTES
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Who were the Pilgrims and why did start a colony in North America? Define PURITIANS and
PERSECUTION as part of your answer.
What was the MAYFLOWER? Where was it headed?
What was the MAYFLOWER COMPACT
created? Why is it significant?
How did Native Americans help the Plymouth colony to survive?
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