1. People of the Northeast
Chapter 5
People of the Northeast

2. The Narragansett People
Lived in wigwams
Ruled by a Sachem
Traded fur pelts for iron tools and brass kettles from the European settlers
Got along well with the European settlers at first
Began to mistrust the settlers when they took away part of the Narragansett’s land
Formed the strongest organization called the Iroquois Confederacy

3. The Land of New Beginnings
Colonists protested when England passed unjust laws about paying taxes on items like tea
A revolution began, and colonists declared their independence from England
The new country had great leaders like George Washington, John Addams, and Benjamin Franklin
The country’s first capital was in New York City, NY. It moved to Philadelphia, PA and finally to Washington, D.C. in 1800

4. A Land of Promise
Immigrants came from other countries to live in the new United States
Most immigrants came through the Port of New York at Ellis Island
They came for jobs, to own land, to escape war and hardships, and to find a better life.
Immigrants contributed much to our nation’s progress through their inventions and discoveries

5. Taking a Stand
Abolitionists believed that slavery should be erased, or abolished
Abolitionists , like Sojourner Truth, who were former slaves spoke out and told their story of what it was like to be a slave
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution made slavery illegal
Other reformers spoke in support of women’s rights
In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the Seneca Falls Convention to let people speak out about women’s right to vote
The 19th Amendment gives women the right to vote

6. Cities Grow and Change
3 Northeastern cities that began as ports where ocean –going ships docked are: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; and Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, New York, and Boston all have famous landmarks for tourists to visit
Pittsburgh, PA has industries that have changed over the years. They began as a “Steel City” and now have a diverse group of industries including high-tech, healthcare, and environmental research
Northeastern cities are places of commerce where people work, shop, and spend money to help the economy

7. Vertical Timelines
Timelines show important events happening over a period of time and puts them in time order

8. Vocabulary Sachem Wigwam Revolution Import Export Diverse Cooperation
Reservation
Powwow
Confederacy
Colony
Abolitionist
Slave
Convention
commerce