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29 Cards in this Set
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True or false: The equator is the starting point for measuring longitude.
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False. The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring longitude.
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True or false: A diagram is a map.
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False. A diagram is a picture that explains how something is made, put together, or works. When you buy a piece of furniture, you get a diagram that shows you how to put it together.
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What did Columbus name the brown skinned people?
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Indians.
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Did Balboa name the Pacific Ocean or the South Sea?
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The South Sea.
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Was Squanto friendly or unfriendly?
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Squanto was a friendly Indian who taught the Pilgrims many skills.
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True or false: New Jersey used to be a part of New Netherland?
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True. NEW Jersey was one of three states divided from NEW Netherland.
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What colony did Roger Williams start?
1. Connecticut 2. Massachusetts 3. Rhode Island |
3. Rhode Island
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Who first settled New York?
1. English 2. French 3. Dutch |
3. Dutch
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What did Sir Francis Drake rob many times?
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The Silver Fleet
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Was it easy to come to America in the 17th century?
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No, it took great courage!
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What does a map projection show?
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A round surface (such as the earth) on a flat surface (such as paper)
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What does a time line show?
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The order in which important events happened.
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Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
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To find political and/or religious freedom.
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What did Ponce de Leon want to find?
1. Gold 2. The Fountain of Youth 3. Some cool new pens for his collection? |
2. The Fountain of Youth
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Who sailed from Plymouth England in 1620?
1. Columbus 2. Ponce de Leon 3. Pilgrims |
Pilgrims
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What kind of message did Samoset bring from his chief?
1. Welcome 2. Get out of here 3. Thanks for stopping by |
1. Welcome
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What Governor said "Let us set aside a day to thank God"
1. Bradford 2. Samoset 3. Oglethorpe |
1. Bradford
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What did the king give to James Oglethorpe to start the colony of Georgia?
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Money
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Name two exploration tools that begin with G
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globe and graph
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Name two exploration tools that start with T
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table and time line
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Name the three NEW English colonies.
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New Hampshire
New Jersey New York |
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Name two English colonies starting with M
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Maryland
Massachusetts |
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Name one English colony you are AWARE of
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Delaware
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Name the north and south English colonies
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North Carolina
South Carolina |
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What English colony was James Oglethorpe governor of?
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Georgia
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What English colony was founded by William Penn?
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Pennsylvania
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What English Colony welcomed anyone who wanted religious freedom?
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Rhode Island
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Thomas Hooker was a minister who didn't like the strict laws of Massachusetts. He led a group westward and they build what colony?
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Connecticut.
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Jamestown was the capital of what colony?
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Virginia
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