1. Exploration & Colonial Period 1. What two beliefs did most Native Americans groups have in common? 2. How did the coming of Europeans lead to the population decline of the Indians? 3. What is the name of the cultural exchange of goods that occurred between Europeans and Indians? 4. What was the first European settlement in the U.S.? 5. Where was the first attempt by the English to establish a colony? 6. Where and when was the first successful English colony established? 7. Who was the leader of the colony that organized an efficient system of labor? 8. What was the House of Burgesses? 9. What valuable export led to the success of the English colony? 10. Describe the headright system? 11. What is an indentured servant? 12. Why were slaves used to replace indentured servants? 13. Who led the first American rebellion against an unresponsive government? 14. Why were Pilgrims also called Separatists? 15. Explain the Mayflower Compact? 16. Where did the Pilgrims begin their colony? 17. Where did the Puritans begin their colony? 18. Who was the leader of the Puritans? 19. What did he mean when he said they should be a “ city on a hill ” ? 20. What belief caused Roger Williams to leave and start Rhode Island? 21. Why was Anne Hutchinson put on trial and banished from the Puritans? 22. Which colony was originally a Dutch colony? 23. What is significant about the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? 24. Who founded Pennsylvania? 25. What Pennsylvania city was known as the City of Brotherly Love? 26. What group was given a safe haven in Maryland? 27. Why is the Toleration Act important in our history? 28. Which colony was created as a place for English debtors? 29. What is the system of trade with a nation ’ s colonies called? 30. What types of goods did the colonies send to England? 31. What type of goods did the colonies buy from England? 32. What is salutary neglect? 33. Describe the economy of the southern colonies? 34. What is the Triangular Trade? 35. Describe the Middle Passage? 36. Describe the economy of the northern colonies? 37. Describe the status of women in the colonies? 38. Where did religious fervor and false accusations lead to innocent people being executed? 39. What important rights did philosopher John Locke write about? 40. Describe the Social Contract between citizens and their government? 41. Who was Jonathan Edwards? 42. Describe the status of education in the colonial period? 43.What period of time led to European expansion? 44.List major Port Cities. Why are these areas important? 45.Where is the “lost colony”? What is the significance of “Croatoan”?

2. Exploration & Colonial Period 43.Who founded Connecticut? 44.What is the other name for Pilgrim? 45.List important Enlightenment thinkers and their major achievements. 46.Who was the first English child born in America? 47.Why did the colonists settle close to water? 48.What is the meaning of: Enlightenment, Reformation, Renaissance, Great Awakening, Glorious Revolution? 49.Georgia was a protective colony. What does this mean? 50.What is the contribution of a joint stock company to the colonies? Honors Essay Prompts: 1-Throughout the Colonial period, economic concerns had more to do with the settling of British North America than did religious concerns. Assess the validity of this statement with specific reference to economic and religious concerns. 1 2. For the period before 1750, analyze the ways in which Britain’s policy of salutary neglect influenced the development of American society as illustrated in each of the following: a- Legislative assemblies b- Commerce c- Religion 3- How did economic, geographic, and social factors encourage the growth of slavery as an important part of the economy of the Southern colonies between 1607 and 1775? Grading Rubric for Free Response Essays CONTENT: ____/17 1. THESIS: addresses all parts of the question; includes organizational categories and time period; clearly developed, well-written, focused on the question (0 1 2 3 4 ) 2. ARGUMENT: clear, coherent, balanced, focused, chronological; shows understanding of the question; answers entire question; offers an effective argument and analysis; makes a connection to the future ( 0 1 2 3 4 5 ) 3. FACTS: specific, relevant, accurate use of numerous facts supporting argument; few factual errors ( 0 1 2 3 4 ) 4. STRUCTURE: includes introductory, body, concluding paragraphs; clear transitions between paragraphs; uses topic sentences and concluding sentences; well-organized with clear transitions between ideas ( 0 1 2 3 4 ) MECHANICS: ___/3: few, or minor, errors in mechanics; uses correct tense ( 0 1 2 3 ) Steps to Constructing a Quality Answer for an Essay: Refer to “Constructing an Essay” reading. I.Analyze the Question Carefully: Without a clear understanding of all parts of the question, you cannot develop a strong thesis or write an adequate answer. II. Gather and Organize Specific, Factual Information Pertinent to the Question III. Develop a Thesis: Create a clear, ONE sentence thesis that includes a position on the question, all parts of the question, the time period and organizational categories. The position on the question must be evident. IV. Outline the Answer: Cover the whole question. V. Writing the Introduction: The paper must have an introductory paragraph, consisting of 4 to 5 sentences, that introduces the time period of the question and has the thesis as its FINAL sentence. VI. Writing the Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph must contain a topic sentence that ties to the thesis, and sets up the paragraph’s argument. Facts must be offered to convince the reader to the argument you are making. Every sentence must contribute to the thesis. A concluding sentence is used to wrap up the paragraph’s argument, not to introduce the next paragraph. VII. Writing the Conclusion: The paper must have a concluding paragraph, consisting of 5 to 6 sentences, wrapping up the major points of the essay and establishing a link to a future event, policy, person, etc. VIII. Proofing the Essay: Refer to readings: “Writing Mechanics & Style” and “Evaluation Criteria Model for Grading.”