SAMPLE US History

Contents Chapter 1: First Americans and Age of Exploration

A. Theories of the Americans B. Mesoamerican Civilizations

C. Pre-Columbian Civilizations: Native American Indians Before Europeans D. Traditional Native American Gender Roles Prior to European Contact

E. Explorers before Columbus Chapter 1: Review Questions

Chapter 2: Age of Exploration A. The Expansion of Europe B. The Influence of Christopher Columbus on the Age of Exploration C. European Colonization Impact D. The Columbian Exchange E. Mercantilism and Triangular Trade F. Explorers and Conquistadors From Spain G. Encomienda System H. Haciendas I. Bartolomé de Las Casas J. Black Legend

K. French Explorers L. Dutch Explorers M. English Explorations and the New World

N. Slavery in the New World Chapter 2: Review Questions

Chapter 3: Early Settlements and Colonial Life A. North American Exploration B. The 13 Colonies

C. The Middle Colonies D. Southern Colonies E. Women in Colonial America F. Art in Early America Chapter 3: Review Questions

Chapter 4: Colonial Life and Culture A. Mercantilism B. The Navigation Acts C. Early Forms Self Government in Colonies