Test #1 (Columbus- Revolutionary War) Europeans Come to the Americas/ Origins of the United States Middle Ages (500?s-1400?s): Feudalism Rigid class structure Serfs/ lower class feel hopeless Changes that come: Nations/states/funding Crusades= failed, led to a desire for reconnection with Asians Columbus ?discovers? America Why did Europeans come to the new world? They were looking for a faster way to Asia Could not find the northwest passage Stayed in the America?s for a good economy Mercantilism Nationalism Treatment of natives is very poor Ex. Cortex who conquered the Aztecs Weapons overpowered natives Disease killed many Lucky- the prophecy of the Aztecs led them to believe the whites were gods Trickery Can we condemn Cortes?
U.S History Review Chapters 1-3
Test #1 (Columbus- Revolutionary War) Europeans Come to the Americas/ Origins of the United States Middle Ages (500?s-1400?s): Feudalism Rigid class structure Serfs/ lower class feel hopeless Changes that come: Nations/states/funding Crusades= failed, led to a desire for reconnection with Asians Columbus ?discovers? America Why did Europeans come to the new world? They were looking for a faster way to Asia Could not find the northwest passage Stayed in the America?s for a good economy Mercantilism Nationalism Treatment of natives is very poor Ex. Cortex who conquered the Aztecs Weapons overpowered natives Disease killed many Lucky- the prophecy of the Aztecs led them to believe the whites were gods Trickery Can we condemn Cortes?
Need Help?
We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.
For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.
If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.
Need Notes?
While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!