American History Beginnings To 1877 Myworld Interactive <720p 4K>

myWorld Interactive Connection Essential Question: How did the struggle for freedom and unity define the United States from its origins through Reconstruction? Part 1: Early Beginnings & Colonization (Pre-1607 – 1630) Key Vocabulary: Bering Land Bridge, Maize, Columbian Exchange, Encomienda system, Joint-stock company

The first permanent English settlement was Jamestown (Virginia, 1607), founded by a joint-stock company. It barely survived due to disease, hunger, and conflict with the Powhatan people. John Smith’s leadership and John Rolfe’s introduction of tobacco as a cash crop finally made Jamestown profitable. Part 2: The 13 Colonies & Colonial Life (1630–1754) Key Vocabulary: Puritan, Pilgrim, Mayflower Compact, Great Awakening, Mercantilism, Triangular Trade, Middle Passage american history beginnings to 1877 myworld interactive

Britain and France (plus Native allies) fought over control of the Ohio River Valley. Britain won but was deeply in debt. To raise money, Parliament began taxing the colonists directly. John Smith’s leadership and John Rolfe’s introduction of

Fought against Britain over impressment of sailors, trade restrictions, and Native alliances. The U.S. gained respect after key victories (Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson). The war inspired a national anthem (“The Star-Spangled Banner”) and ended the Federalist Party. To raise money, Parliament began taxing the colonists