-
250
Plains Indians
Many of these Indians made villages, they made pottery and build burial mounds along with growing corn. The villages they built were about 6 miles away. The reason for that was because it would be less easy for an enemy to burn their village. -
300
Hohokam
Hohokams were farmers that built hundreds of irrigation canals for water crops. It soon became a city were they all worked together. -
Aug 28, 1492
West Indies
A man named Christopher Columbus wanted to find all water routes straight to the indies, The king and queen did not want to help him out in his exploration since he had no morney to make his dream come true. -
Nov 28, 1578
what was a roanoke?
Queen Elizabeth wanted to start a new colony so she went to Sir Walter Raleigh. He wanted to claim North America for England. This man tried really hard to get the colony he wanted. -
who were the pilgrims?
The pilgrims were under a rule of james I. Many of who were against his rules and his religious ideas. They wanted to break away from church and england, -
who were the puritans?
Purtians were very religous just like the pilgrims. They were also unhappy with the way that the king treated them. It was hard fro the king to deal with them because they were pasliaments, which were well educated people. -
How did british prepare for war?
General Edward Bradbock was commander in chief of the british army in America. All that was left to do was wait for the war to break at any momment. -
What were the final stages of the war?
At the end the british needed one major victory, so the french could surrender, Therefore, Quebec Canada was choosen for this battle. -
What was the proclamtion of 1763?
The proclamation was caused by an event in the spring of 1763. Many colonist had settled in the Ohio valley, west of the appalachian mountains. They knew that american indian land was all in danger. -
Boston Masscre
The boston massacre was a huge riot which spread around many colonies. Where many people were killed horribly. The people of Boston declared for the british soldiers to be removed from the city. -
What was the declaration of Independece?
The declearation of independence was a formal letter written by Thomas Jeffererson declaring that the 13 colonies considered themselves to be free states. -
How did the British take new york city?
George Washington was involved in sending American soldiers to new york where he knew that they would take control over them. General Howe brought his large army and attacked with full force of the Americans. -
why was the annapolis convention held?
Maryland and Virginia were having an argument about who had more rights. At the end George Washington solved their problems. -
Who signed the constitution?
Many of the delegate were not pleased by the constitution. Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock signed the constitution. -
what was the xyz affari?
President Adams wanted to avoid a war. The would only cooperate if United states gave them a good amount of money. -
why was the louisiana purchase important?
The louisiana territory doubled the size of america. Now america controlled the enitre Mississippi river. There was 15 more states added.
