America's Beginnings

What is history?

• The study of things that happened in the past

• The study of his story.

• The study of things my family does.

Who were the first people to live in North America?

• American Indians

• French Acadians

• English Royalty

• Spanish Conquistadors

The Northwest area had plenty of food and water nearby. They could do what?

• farmed to grow food

• hunted for food

• built homes and lived in one place

• began living in small towns

How did the Plains Indians get food?

• farmed to grow food

• hunted for food

• built homes and lived in one place

• began living in small towns

Growing crops to which American Indians?

• Southwest Indians like the Pueblo

• Northwest Indians like the Chinook

• Southeast Indians like the Cherokee

• Northeastern Indians like the Iriquois

How did the southwest Indians water their crops?

• salt water from the ocean

• the rivers

• a water hose

• rain

What ocean did the ships cross to Come to America?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

Is Jamestown north or south of Plymouth?

• South

• North

Why is Christopher Columbus famous?

• He sailed from Europe to North America

• He was the father of our nation

• He discovered America

Why did the English come to America?

• The queen sent them on a special mission.

• They were exiled from England.

• They wanted to help the Indians.

• They dreamed of finding silver and gold.