2. A historical period of time Exploration/Colonization Age of Jackson Civil War Early Republic A historical period of time Exploration/Colonization Age of Jackson Civil War Early Republic

3. Significant individuals, events and time periods Exact date Examples: 1607 Jamestown 1620 Pilgrims/Plymouth Significant individuals, events and time periods Exact date Examples: 1607 Jamestown 1620 Pilgrims/Plymouth 1607 – Founding of Jamestown 1803 Louisiana Purchase 1789 – Ratification of the U.S. Constitution 1787 – Writing of the Constitution 1620 – Pilgrims land in Plymouth

4. Significant individuals, events and time periods General time period or era Order of events Significant individuals, events and time periods General time period or era Order of events Europeans came to North America Colonies became British Britain taxes the colonies Colonies break free ORDER OF EVENTS Colonies start a new government

5. You will see these factors throughout our study of U.S. History Economic Social Political Religious You will see these factors throughout our study of U.S. History Economic Social Political Religious

6. Has to do with finances – money Anything that has something to do with businesses or how people make money Has to do with finances – money Anything that has something to do with businesses or how people make money

7. Has to do with people Traveling, settling, minority groups, etc. Has to do with people Traveling, settling, minority groups, etc.

8. Having to do with politics How were the people given a voice? Right to vote Electing officials – town meetings- etc. Having to do with politics How were the people given a voice? Right to vote Electing officials – town meetings- etc.

9. Having to do with religion Religion played a crucial part in the settlement of North America Religion also played a critical part in many historical events Having to do with religion Religion played a crucial part in the settlement of North America Religion also played a critical part in many historical events

10. Something that has to do with geography Lay of the land Weather Elevation Trees, rivers, etc. Something that has to do with geography Lay of the land Weather Elevation Trees, rivers, etc.

11. Having to do with people The physical environment affected the way people lived and what they did. Having to do with people The physical environment affected the way people lived and what they did.