American History Week Two Warm Ups
What was the Mayflower Compact?
Answer: A document written by the Puritans establishing a body politic with rule by the majority. It became the basis for later constitutions.
What colony founded by Roger Williams had a strong independent streak?
Answer: Rhode Island
What two bodies of water were first explored by Henry Hudson and named after him?
Answer: Hudson River and Hudson Bay
What was the name for the concept that led to the independence of the colonies based on an extended period of neglect by Mother England?
Answer: salutary neglect
Philadelphia means what in Greek?
Answer: 'brotherly love'
More American History Warm Ups
- Age of Discovery: Week 1 Warm Ups
- French and Indian War: Week 3 Warm Ups
- Other American History Warm Ups