Explorers and Colonial America Flashcard

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Who were early European explorers looking for a shorter trade route to Asia? Options: Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama; Giovanni de Verrazano, Henry Hudson, Samuel de Champlain; Marco Polo, Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro; James Cook, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci

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Giovanni de Verrazano, Henry Hudson, Samuel de Champlain

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Why did the Dutch and French trade furs with Native Americans?

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Because furs were essential to the fur trade

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What was the role of French missionaries in the 1600s?

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

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What did Native Americans believe about the land?

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It was shared and not owned by anyone

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What was New York State's role during the colonial period?

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The geographic hub of the colonies

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Who is a Loyalist?

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A person who wanted the colonies to stay part of Britain.

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What was a major issue that contributed to the American Revolution? Options: Lack of resources, Religious freedom, Trade restrictions

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Taxation without Representation

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Why did some African Americans fight with the British during the American Revolution?

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In hopes of freedom

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What was the turning point of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Saratoga

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What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims' voyage to America?

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To seek religious freedom