Illuminate Unit 1 Study Cards

Front

How did Christopher Columbus describe the land in North America in his letters?

Back

He wanted the leaders to know what he encountered ,and the value it would have for Spain.

Front

What are the four geographical regions the Indigenous People in North America occupied?

Hint think of Intermediate Directions

Back

Southwest , Southeast

Northwest, Northeast

Front

Who monopolized (controlled) the trade of enslaved Africans?

Back

The Portuguese

Front

Who commissioned John Cabot?

Back

Henry VII

Front

How did John Smith contribute to the success of the colony?

Back

He first became friends with Chief

Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas that helped created peace with the Colonists and Natives.

Front

How did Crusades (religious wars between Muslims and Christians where Muslims took over the Silk road) impact Colonization?

Back

Christians wanted to continue to spread religious conquest. (god)

Increase desire for trade and profit. (gold)

Desire for victory (glory)

Front

Which led to Bacon's Rebellion?

Back

Poor Virginia farmers felt they were going to lose their land to Native tribes

Front

What will Bacon do as a result?

Back

Bacon will organize an attack on the Native nations