Colonial Review Historical Overview Unit Overview Although several

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Colonial Review Historical Overview

Colonial Review Historical Overview

Unit Overview Although several European nations had claims in North America, it was the

Unit Overview Although several European nations had claims in North America, it was the British who eventually dominated the continent. England’s early attempts at colonizing ended in failure, but by 1750, British colonies stretched for hundreds of miles along the Atlantic Coast.

Map Focus: 1. Which European power claimed the largest territory in North America? _________

Map Focus: 1. Which European power claimed the largest territory in North America? _________ 2. What European power originially claimed Michigan? ______ Which nation’s land claims seem to be most settled and populated? Why do you think that? ____ Which nation’s territory do you think was the easiest to control? Why do you think this? ____ What effect do you think these nations land claims in North America might have on relations between them? 3. 4. 5.

Vocabulary Colonial America

Vocabulary Colonial America

Unit Vocabulary - Write these words down in your notebook. We will define as

Unit Vocabulary - Write these words down in your notebook. We will define as a class. 1. Charter 2. Expand 3. Dissent 4. Persecute 5. Tolerance 6. Enforce 7. Policy 8. Pacifists 9. Indentured servant 10. Constitution

1. Charter - a document granting the holder the right to settle a colony

1. Charter - a document granting the holder the right to settle a colony 2. Expand - to increase in size or number 3. Dissent - to disagree with or oppose an opinion; disagreement or opposition 4. Persecute - to mistreat a person or group on the basis of their beliefs

5. Tolerance - the ability to accept and respect different views or behaviors 6.

5. Tolerance - the ability to accept and respect different views or behaviors 6. Enforce - to apply a rule or law; to carry out by force 7. Policy - a statement of ideals or plan of action 8. Pacifists - people opposed to the use of war or violence to settle disputes

9. Indentured servant - laborer who agrees to work without pay for a certain

9. Indentured servant - laborer who agrees to work without pay for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to America 10. Constitution - a detailed written plan for government; a list of basic laws that support a government

Select three vocabulary words and complete the graphic for each. 1. Charter 2. Expand

Select three vocabulary words and complete the graphic for each. 1. Charter 2. Expand 3. Dissent 4. Persecute 5. Tolerance 6. Enforce 7. Policy 8. Pacifists 9. Indentured servant 10. Constitution