Settling of the 13 Colonies

Settling of the 13 Colonies

Why did settlers come to America? What problems did they encounter?

Poll

What is NOT true about Columbus?

• He founded America

• Him and his men mistreated Natives

• Because of him many others explored the New World

• He was Italian but sailed for Spain

​1492 Columbus

​Sent by Spain to sear for way to get to Asia for trade

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​Finds "Indies" (Caribbean) and calls then Indians.

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​Sets path for future explorers

Fill in the Blank

Explorers were sailing for ____, ____, and ____

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why rebels wanted Kings to abide by the Magna Carta?

• Limit power of the King

• Voting rights for property owners

• Freedom of religion

• To stop wrongful imprisonment

Fill in the Blank

English created the _________, which ruled along with the King and limited his power

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of colony settled in America?

• Parliamentary 

• Royal 

• Religious

• Proprietary