Early American History and Independence

The video covers the journey of early American settlers, including explorers from Europe who established colonies in North America. It discusses the challenges faced by settlers, their interactions with American Indians, and the eventual push for independence from England, leading to the American Revolution and the formation of the United States.

What is the term for a person who is the first to travel to a new place?

• Settler

• Explorer

• Pilgrim

• Colonist

Which colony was established by Spanish settlers in Florida?

• Saint Augustine

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

What was one of the main reasons European explorers sailed to North America?

• To practice religion freely

• To find spices

• To escape war

• To search for land and gold

How did American Indians assist the early settlers?

• By fighting against other settlers

• By teaching them to grow crops

• By building homes

• By providing gold

What was the name of the group of people who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

• Explorers

• Colonists

• Settlers

• Pilgrims

What was the main reason the colonists were unhappy with England's rule?

• High taxes and lack of independence

• Cold winters

• Religious persecution

• Lack of food

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

What was the outcome of the American Revolution?

• Colonists remained under British rule

• Colonists gained independence

• Colonists moved to Canada

• Colonists returned to England

Who led the army during the American Revolution?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who became the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams