Question

colonial america: for each region describe their weather, economies, and population.
new england
middle
south
that owners white and slave worked on plantation
the great awakening: what was the significance of the great awakening?
united colonies together
french and indian war:why did they go to war? over ohio river
what was a result of the war? french surrendered
what is the proclamation line of 1763? treaty of paris
tension in the colonies: why were colonist against taxation? no taxation without representation
boston tea party: describe the events of the boston tea party sons of liberty hold them to leave the ships they refused
how did britain react? what was the direct result? dumped tea on the boston harbor
american revolutionary war: why did the war start? what was the purpose?
who was it between?
what was the result?
define propaganda:
what is an example of a primary source?
what is an example of a secondary source?

Explanation:

1. Colonial America - Regions:

• New England: Generally had a colder climate with long winters. Economies were based on fishing, ship - building, and small - scale farming. Population was mainly English Puritans.
• Middle: Had a more moderate climate. Economies included farming (wheat, etc.), trade, and some manufacturing. Diverse population with Dutch, Germans, and English.
• South: Warm climate suitable for cash - crop plantation agriculture like tobacco and rice. Population included wealthy white landowners and enslaved Africans.

1. The Great Awakening: It was a religious revival that united the American colonies by creating a shared religious experience and sense of community.
2. French and Indian War:

• Cause: Disputes over land in the Ohio River Valley between the French and British colonies.
• Result: France surrendered its North - American territories east of the Mississippi River to Britain.
• Proclamation Line of 1763: It was a boundary drawn by the British after the war to prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

1. Tension in the Colonies: Colonists were against taxation because they had no representation in the British Parliament ("No taxation without representation").
2. Boston Tea Party: The Sons of Liberty dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. Britain responded with the Intolerable Acts, which further increased tensions.
3. American Revolutionary War:

• Cause: Growing colonial grievances against British rule, including taxation and other oppressive measures.
• Purpose: To gain independence from British rule.
• Parties: Between the American colonies and Britain.
• Result: American victory and the creation of the United States of America.

1. Propaganda: Information, often one - sided or misleading, used to promote a particular cause or ideology.
2. Primary Source: For example, a letter written by a colonial leader during the American Revolution.
3. Secondary Source: A history book written by a modern historian about the American Revolution.

Answer:

1. New England: Colder climate, fishing/ship - building/small - scale farming economy, mainly English Puritan population.
2. Middle: Moderate climate, farming/trade/manufacturing economy, diverse population.
3. South: Warm climate, plantation agriculture economy, wealthy white landowners and enslaved Africans population.
4. The Great Awakening: United the colonies.
5. French and Indian War - Cause: Disputes over Ohio River Valley land.
6. French and Indian War - Result: France surrendered North - American territories to Britain.
7. Proclamation Line of 1763: Boundary to stop colonist westward settlement.
8. Tension in the Colonies - Reason: No representation in Parliament for taxation.
9. Boston Tea Party - Events: Sons of Liberty dumped tea in harbor.
10. Boston Tea Party - British Reaction: Intolerable Acts.
11. American Revolutionary War - Cause: Colonial grievances against British rule.
12. American Revolutionary War - Purpose: Gain independence.
13. American Revolutionary War - Parties: American colonies and Britain.
14. American Revolutionary War - Result: American victory, creation of USA.
15. Propaganda: One - sided or misleading information for a cause.
16. Primary Source: Colonial leader's letter.
17. Secondary Source: Modern history book about the Revolution.