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WorksheetsSocial Studies - European Influence in America
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was Christopher Columbus searching for? (select 2)
The Spice Islands
The Americas
A New Route to Asia
A New Route to the Americas
Who paid for Christopher Columbus' expedition? (select 2)
Queen Isabella
King Ferdinand
King John II
Queen Elizabeth
When did Christopher Columbus set sail?
(a)
What did Columbus called the Natives? Why?
Indians- thought he was in the East Indies
Native Americans- thought he was in America
Pirates of the Caribbean- Thought he was in the Caribbean
Canadians- thought he was in Canada
What was Spain's desire? (more than)
More American Colonies
Riches
Spices
Exporation
What 3 main countries colonized the Americas and where?
England/Britain - East
Spain - South, Mexico
France - North, Canada
India - West
Document guaranteeing basic political rights in England in 1215
Magna Carta
Parliament
Bill of Rights (England)
Body of representatives that makes laws
Magna Carta
Parliament
Bill of Rights (England)
Ruler could NOT cancel laws, levy taxes without parliament, or prohibit free speech (1689)
Magna Carta
Parliament
Bill of Rights (England)
Natural Rights, Self-govern, People born free and equal
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Seperation of government
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
What are the Natural Rights?
Life
Liberty
Property
Freedom
