Abeka History Of Our United States 4th Grade Chapter 3-4

When Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World, he mistakenly believed he had reached the eastern shores of Asia, which was then known as India. This led to his incorrect naming of the indigenous people he encountered as ‘Indians’.

The correct answer refers to the significant impact of the introduction of the concept of the one true God on the lives of Native Americans, highlighting a fundamental shift in their beliefs and worldview.

John Eliot, known as the 'Apostle to the Indians', was the missionary who translated the Bible into the language of the Massachusetts Indians, helping to spread Christianity among the Native American population in the area.

Roger Williams was a Puritan clergyman who founded Providence Plantation, which later became the colony of Rhode Island. He had positive relationships with Native Americans, including the Narragansett tribe, and advocated for fair treatment and respect towards them. John Smith was more known for his role in the Jamestown settlement, William Penn was known for founding Pennsylvania and promoting religious tolerance, and Anne Hutchinson was a prominent figure in the Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts Bay Colony.

David Brainerd was a missionary known for his work with Native Americans. Hudson Taylor was a missionary to China, Amy Carmichael worked in India, and Jim Elliot was a missionary who died in Ecuador.

John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, traveled to the American colonies in 1735 where he preached to various groups, including the indigenous peoples. While other famous preachers like George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, and Charles Wesley were also influential during this time period, John Wesley is particularly known for his missionary work with the Native Americans.

Sequoia trees are named after Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian and inventor of the Cherokee syllabary.

Sequoya, also known as George Guess, was a Cherokee Indian who created the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system used to represent the Cherokee language. Geronimo was a prominent Apache leader, Crazy Horse was a respected Oglala Sioux warrior, and Pocahontas was a Native American woman known for her association with the colonial settlement of Jamestown.

The Cherokee alphabet, developed by Sequoyah, is known as a Syllabary because each character represents a syllable.

Jim Thorpe, a Native American, was a versatile athlete who excelled in various sports, including football, baseball, and track and field. He was named the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century by the Associated Press, making him a notable figure in sports history.

Native Americans in the New World had diverse living structures, including tepees, caves, pueblos, lodges, etc. Tepees were just one of the many types of homes they lived in.

A wilderness refers to a natural, undeveloped land devoid of human habitation or significant infrastructure. It is characterized by its untouched, pristine state, often with a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Sir Walter Raleigh's attempts to establish a colony in Roanoke ultimately ended in mystery and disappearance, hence it being known as the 'lost colony'.

Virginia was the name given to the land that England claimed in America during the colonial period. Georgia, New York, and Massachusetts were also colonies, but they were not the initial name given to England's land in America.

Virginia Dare was the first English child born in America, specifically on Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina. John Smith was an English explorer and leader of the Jamestown colony, Pocahontas was a Native American woman known for her association with the settlement at Jamestown, and Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and landed in the Americas in 1492.

The correct answer highlights the issue of the colonists' behavior and attitude towards the native inhabitants, which ultimately led to their failure. This historical event is a classic example of conflicts arising from cultural differences and misunderstandings.

Sir Walter Raleigh did indeed try again to make a colony for England, two years after his first attempt. This time, he sent men, women, and children, showing a greater commitment to establishing a successful settlement.

John White was appointed as the governor of the Roanoke colony by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1587. He later returned to England for supplies and was unable to return to the colony due to various circumstances, leading to the mystery of the 'Lost Colony of Roanoke'.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada refers to the pivotal naval battle in which the English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada, securing England's victory in the war.

The fate of the second Roanoke colony remains a mystery, with no definitive answer as to what ultimately happened to the settlers.

Roanoke is known as 'The Lost Colony' due to the mysterious disappearance of its inhabitants in 1590 and the lack of conclusive evidence regarding their fate.

King James I was the monarch who established the Jamestown colony in Virginia in 1607, after the failed Roanoke colony in the late 16th century.

The correct answer is The London Company. This group of businessmen received a royal charter from King James I of England to establish a colony in Virginia, hence the name. The other options were also involved in early colonization efforts in North America, but they were not specifically responsible for the founding of the new colony mentioned in the question.

The correct answer refers to the three ships that brought settlers to Jamestown in 1607. The incorrect answers list other famous ships from different historical events.

Jamestown was established in 1607 in Virginia and named after King James I of England. Plymouth was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620 in Massachusetts. Roanoke was a colony in present-day North Carolina that mysteriously disappeared. Williamsburg, while an important colonial city, was not the first successful English colony.

The correct answer highlights that the majority of Jamestown settlers were not hardworking individuals as they were wealthy, lazy men not accustomed to labor-intensive work.

Captain John Smith became the leader of the Jamestown colony and played a crucial role in its survival and development. Pocahontas was a Native American woman known for her association with the Jamestown settlers, but she did not become the leader. Christopher Columbus was an explorer who never had any connection to Jamestown. George Washington was a prominent figure in American history, but he was not the leader of the Jamestown colony.

Captain Smith's rule was implemented to ensure all crew members contribute to the work on the ship in order to earn their meals.