Day+1_Review




 * Introduction:** Beginning with the Vikings as early as 1430, Europeans set out to colonize what they called "The New World". The Spanish were the first European power to build a permanent settlement in North America at St. Augustine, Florida in 1565 but it was the British who would eventually establish the first true "colony" in 1607, planting the first seed of what would grow to be a great nation.


 * Directions:** First watch the video below to review what you know about the colonies and the first colonists. When your done with the video, follow a link to read at least one of the articles about colonists listed on this page. Finally, follow the directions at the bottom of this page to post your answer to the **First Discussion Question**.

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 * Video: "America the Story of Us"**
 * [[image:The_Mayflower.jpg width="116" height="190" align="right" caption="The Mayflower II"]]Articles:**
 * [[image:The_Mayflower.jpg width="116" height="190" align="right" caption="The Mayflower II"]]Articles:**


 * 1) "Why Did the Europeans Explore and Colonize America?" A good article that explains more about the reasons people chose to colonize the new world.
 * 2) "Why People Came to the New World" Another short article for kids that discusses some of the reasons colonists came to America.
 * 3) "Reasons for English Immigration to the North American Colonies" This article describes life in England during colonial times and how it lead many of the English people to become colonists.
 * 4) "Colonization" This web page lists each of the 13 colonies and briefly describes the many reasons colonists chose to settle there.


 * Discussion Question #1**

//**People from Europe came to the colonies for many different reasons. Some came for money and land, others came for political or religious freedom. Imagine yourself in the place of a colonist. __Which reason do you think would be most important to you__? Would religious freedom be important enough to lead you into a harsh new world? Perhaps the opportunity to own land or make money is what would bring you to the Americas. Some colonists were even attracted by the adventure they thought life in a new land could provide. __Explain which of the different reasons you think is most important and why it would lead you to risk a new life in "The New World"__.**//


 * Directions:** To post your response, click on the grey Discussion Button at the top of this page (It has two text bubbles like a cartoon.) to see the discussion forum. Click on the blue Discussion Question #1 link and then type your answer into the "Reply" text box. Your response may be brief but must be a minimum of two complete sentences including the one reason for becoming a colonist you believe to be the most important and why.


 * Done posting your answer to Discussion Question #1?** If so you're ready to move on to the last task for Day 1, Greeting Your Partner. Find your "Team Page" in the menu to the right and click on your name. Follow the directions on your "Team Page" to post a greeting to your partner.