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#1. Mayan Civilization Mayans lived in Central America Aspects of Mayan Culture • Calendar • Writing System • Priests and Temples • # Zero • Astronomy • City States

Aspects of Aztec Culture • • Writing System Calendar Emperors Temple #2. Aztecs Located North of Mayans in Central America

#3. Civilization A. Civilization: An advanced culture social classes, writing system, organized religion, government

#4. Archaeologists A. People who study evidence (artifacts) left by early people in order to find out about their way of life. Artifacts – objects made by humans (examples – stone tools, weapons, baskets, building structures)

Checkpoint Question What is the primary method archaeologists use to study history? 1. Reading diaries of a given group. 2. Examining artifacts of a specific people. 3. Observing people in their natural environment. 4. Practicing local customs of people. Answer: 2. Examining artifacts of a specific people.

#5. Land. Bridge Theory • During the last Ice Age first Americans migrated South over the Land Bridge from Asia. • Hunters in search of warmer climate, food source and resources.

#6. Columbian Exchange Worldwide exchange of ideas and goods Effects: • Many Native Americans died from diseases & hard labor. • Increase in Exploration • European Colonization

#7. Albany Plan of Union • Created by Benjamin Franklin • Colonists must Unite under one government or die • French & Indian War

#8. British controlled colonists through laws & taxes to raise revenue ($$). ● Sugar Act ● Stamp Act ● Townshend Acts ● Tea Act ● Intolerable Acts

• • #9. Reactions of Colonists Boycott - reduced profits for merchants Protest Petition Smuggling Rioting Boston Tea Party Tar & feathering

#10. Causes of the Revolution • English Parliament controlling the colonists through taxes & laws • Colonists unhappy & want to separate from England - Declare independence

Check Point Question Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. _________________ A. Europeans establish colonies in North America. B. Millions of Native American Indians die from diseases. C. Enslaved Africans arrive in the Americas. D. Foods from the Americas are introduced in Europe. A. B. C. D. Causes of English Colonization Effects of the Exploration of the Americas Cultural Contributions of Native American Indians Discovery of the Northwest Passage Effects of the Exploration of the Americas

#11. Declaration of Independence • List British wrongs • Declare independence & created a new nation • People can rebel against a government that does not protect the people

#12. Loyalists #13. Patriots • Supporters of Britain • Sided with the King • Should be grateful to be under British Rule • Red Coats • Wanted independence from the King of England • Protested • Wanted a Revolution

#14. Separation of Powers • Each branch has its own power & responsibility • Stronger than under Articles of Confederation (now more than one branch)

#15. Sectionalism ● Loyalty to a section rather than a whole country ● South felt they no longer had a say in government w/ Lincoln as President

#16. Iroquois • Lived in Longhouses with 10 - 12 families • League of 5 Nations was representative gov’t

Which conclusion is best supported by the chart? A. The Stamp Act led to widespread smuggling. B. Colonists raised revenue by imposing new taxes. C. British policies were opposed by many colonists. D. The colonists reacted to British laws in a nonviolent way. Check Point Question

#17. Articles of Confederation ● 1 st Constitution of U. S. ● Had many weaknesses ● Could not levy taxes ● Could not regulate interstate or foreign trade ● No court system ● 13 separate states

#18. Bill of Rights • 1 st 10 amendments to Constitution • Protects individual freedoms • Guarantees American citizens the right to freedom of speech, religion, trial by jury, to vote….

NEW ENGLAND COLONIES • • Rocky soil manufacturing shipping, & trading short growing season

Middle Colonies • • religious toleration breadbasket colonies moderate growing season diverse population

SOUTHERN COLONIES • • • Slavery tobacco plantations fertile soil agricultural economy

Check Point Question • Statement of grievances committed by Britain • Statement of the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • Establishment of the United States of America Which document is associated with the above actions? A. Albany Plan of Union B. Declaration of Independence C. Articles of Confederation D. Constitution of the United States Declaration of Independence

#22. Differences in Colonial Regions • Geographic conditions • Climate • Resources

#23. Federalists Vs. Anti Federalist • Supporters of Constitution • Favored strong federal government • Believe U. S. Constitution fine the way it was Anti-Federalist • Favored a Bill of Rights to protect people • Would not ratify or approve U. S. Constitution w/o it

#24. Europe, Africa, & the Americas Molasses to Rum to Slaves

#25. Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad • Conductor of the Underground Railroad. • Helped bring slaves to their freedom by bringing them North • Abolitionists - helped to get rid of slavery

#26. Bartolome De. Las. Casas • Spanish priest wrote about cruel treatment of Native Americans. • Suggested the use of Africans b/c used to the tropical conditions, immune to diseases and good agricultural workers.

#27. Dred Scott & Supreme Court • Sued for his freedom b/c owner died & he lived in free territory • Supreme Court rules slaves were property not citizens

#28. Declaration of Independence • Colonists listed their complaints against King George • Did not like being controlled by English Parliament • Right to Life, Liberty & the pursuit of happiness

OPPRESSION Struggle for Rights - Examples? • • Native Americans Colonists Africans Women Let’s investigate this further. . .

Anti Federalist vs. Federalist Speaker A: “Our liberty depends on guaranteed individual rights. Citizens with these rights will be able make decisions for the good of the whole nation Speaker B: A strong central government, composed of elected officials, will be acting in the best interest of the people. Speaker A: “I fear you are ignoring the needs of the people. There must be a guarantee that the freedoms of citizens will not be trampled over by a strong national government”

SEPARATION OF POWERS

Triangular Trade/Trans. Atlantic Slave Trade

Tips for Studying • Find a study partner! • Find a quiet spot (try your local library!) • Study two pages @ a time and have someone quiz you (Try your study partner) • Study ½ hour @ a time and take a break • Make index cards • Study maps & charts in review packet & power point on my class page; Try to think of everything you remember about an image/passage/document