Author: Phil

1: The New World : who were the first visitors?

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The First Settlers c40 000 BC: The first humans settled in North America. They formed many different groups or tribes.

Columbus ‘discovers’ America, 1492 : the Italian explorer claims to be the first man to discover America. Find an image of Columbus’ landing in America.

Did Columbus really discover America? Modern historians are now beginning to question the idea that Columbus was the first to find America.

The Roanoke Colony disappears c1587. Almost 100 years after Columbus landed in America the first attempts to settle / live there began,

The Colonists Starved To Death.

The Colonists Left The Island of Roanoke.

The Leader John White Had To Return To England For Food.

The Colonists Lived With Native Tribes In The Area.

Why were the tribes of North America were so diverse?
The reason why the tribes of North America were so diverse / different because…..

What was the name of Columbus’ ship?
The name...

Did Columbus really discover North America? (Explain)
http://discovery.yukozimo.com/who-discovered-america-before-columbus/

Which statement is the odd one out? (Explain why)

New World Dreams: Even though the Roanoke colony failed, many Europeans still dreamed of making a life in the New World. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFkyAD9gS6g

Religious Problems In Europe: the 16th century was a time of much religious conflict in Europe. Sort the information about 3 groups into columns below.

Puritan Persecution: the Puritans were the smallest of the 3 religious groups and were persecuted / attacked for how they chose to live.

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

List 5 problems faced by a person wanting to settle in America.
1: Native tribes angry
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5:

List 5 reasons why a person may want to settle in America.
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5:

Catholic

Protestant

Puritan

God speaks through the Pope + Priests.

Believe Jesus is the son of God

Big fancy churches and cathedrals.

Believe Jesus is the son of God.

VERY simple churches.

Christian group started c33AD.

A group that broke from Protestants.

Angry at Catholic Church corruption.

Christian group started c 1517 .

Believe Jesus is the son of God.

Protestants too similar to Catholics

Ok for people to sin (do bad things).

People should live without ANY sin.

People not expected to sin.

Simple churches.

www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance_reformation.php
www.slideshare.net/Pearly_SAU/2-11-religions

‘ The Puritans saw little chance of England becoming a country in which they wished to live. They thought England was un-Godly. The Pilgrim Fathers believed that a new start in the New World was their best chance to make a new life and be able to follow God in the way they though best.’ www.historyleanring site.co.uk

Why did the Puritans want to leave England?

“The place they thought of was one of those vast and unpeopled countries of America, which are fruitful and fit for living. There are only savages and brutish men, just like wild beasts. This idea led to many and different opinions. But, after many things were said, it was agreed”

Who are the ‘savages’ that William Bradford writes about?
Why did he think life in the New World would be easy?

2: The New World : the first colony, the Pilgrim Fathers.

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The Journey Begins 1620 : about 102 Puritans set sail aboard the Mayflower to begin their life in the New World.

Match the words with definitions below:

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

The Diary of William Bradford: On November 9th, 1620, the ‘Mayflower’ sighted what is now Cape Cod. The crew searched for another month to find somewhere to land.

Pilgrim

A person who makes a religious journey.

Persecute

To separate from or be alone.

Colonist

To bully, attack or be mean to.

Sin

To act in a bad way or against God’s rules.

Independence

Something that is difficult or hard.

Harsh

A person who moves to live in a new place.

After fair winds and weather for a time, they met cross winds and many fierce storms. With these the ship was greatly shaken, and her upper decks made very leaky. A lusty young man called John Howland, coming for some occasion upon deck, was with a heel of the ship thrown into the sea. But, it pleased God that he caught hold of the topsail ropes, which hung overboard and ran out at length.

From which English port did the Mayflower set sail?
The port...

Why were they called Pilgrim Fathers and not Pilgrim Mothers?

What happened to Pilgrim John Howland?

Why were they unable to land for a month?

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

The Diary of William Bradford: the text below is taken from the diary of ‘Pilgrim Father’ William Bradford.

The Pilgrim Fathers began to build the first house for common use. Bradford described in his diary how the “foulness” of winter affected all and that many became sick. By February 1621, Bradford claimed that 50% of the Pilgrim Fathers had died as a result of the cold weather and the inadequate housing that they had built for themselves. www.historylearningsite.co.uk

‘They were well recovered in health and strength, and had all things in good plenty. Some were working in the fields, others took part in fishing. There was of no want. And then began to arrive flocks of duck and geese.” “Our harvest being gotten we rejoiced. And for three days we entertained and feasted with many of the Indians amongst us, with their greatest King Massasoit. This is our first Thanksgiving feast in New England and we hope it will be repeated regularly for generations from now!!!

‘It is April 5 now, 1621. The Mayflower tacks out of the harbor, breaking the Pilgrim's last tie with the Old World. He leaves us alone in the wilderness with no hope of escape. We gather at the beach to wave a last sad farewell and wonder uneasily whether we will have the strength to carry on by ourselves’.

Approximately how many pilgrims died in the first year?
Why did so many Pilgrim Fathers die in the first year?

Why were the remaining colonists able to survive?

What is Thanksgiving and what does it represent?

Why did the Mayflower leave The Pilgrim Fathers?
How did the Pilgrims feel as they watched the ship sail away?

A Native American called Squanto helped those Pilgrim Fathers who survived the harsh winter. He showed them how to sow maize and how to cultivate the crop. Bradford claimed that seeds brought from England were of little use in their new environment. By the summer of 1621, the Pilgrim Fathers had built houses for themselves and had gathered up a small harvest

3: The New World : the colonisation of America.

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Horrible History Begins 1620 : watch + listen to the video linked and answer the questions below www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJoE-ZwdoLU

A short documentary : watch the short film titled ‘The Pilgrims’. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN3-oOeOIjQ

c1700, 13 British Colonies Set Up: almost eighty years after the arrival of the first Pilgrims, Britain had set up 13 colonies in the east. Add 13 colony map below.

The Colonial Wars 1756-1773: France also had colonies in the New World and fighting broke out. Both sides made alliances with native tribes

Where did the Puritans try to settle BEFORE the USA?
What useless items did one of the Pilgrim Fathers bring?

List 3 new things you learned from this short film.
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Why did Britain want to have colonies if the New World?

Ask for teacher / parental permission before watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJv86RpLsVQ
Why did native tribes fight with / for Britain or France?
Are these attacking natives fighting for Britain or France?
What skills would the native have that European would not?
What stereotypes (of natives) are shown in the clip?
Which side won the colonial wars, Britain or France?
In which modern country did France keep colonial land?

The War of Independence 1775-1783: the following links will show you why and how the 13 colonies broke from Britain became the United States of America.

A timeline: organise the dates and events below into chronological order.

Turning Points In History : The Actions Of Squanto He was the Native American who helped the Pilgrim Fathers survive their first winter.

Turning Points In History : Think! How may history have been changed if Squanto and other natives had NOT helped the Pilgrim Fathers survive their first year?

Ask for teacher / parental permission before watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQQ9ySdQ5Qs
Which two sides are fighting in this scene?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Tx8HnX1V4
Give 2 causes of the Wars of Independence.
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2:
Which British King lost control of the American colonies?
What is the Declaration Of Independence and when was it?

A Timeline of North American History : 40, 000BC - 1783.

The Pilgrim Fathers Set Up A Colony.

1620

CE

The Vikings Visit The New World.

c 1005

CE

The Declaration of Independence

1492

CE

The Roanoke Colony Disappears.

c 1587

BCE

Columbus ‘discovers’ The New World.

1775-83

CE

The Colonial Wars : Britain V France

1756-63

CE

The First / Native People Settle.

1776

CE

The Wars Of Independence

40 000

CE

How may a Pilgrim Father have described Squanto’s action?

How may a Native America have described Squanto’s action?