I have a US History project that's due...
I have to make a map of North America in 1756 with:
-20 major European settlements
-French, Spanish, English colonizations
-Native American Tribes
-20 major geographical features
And, I'm in really big trouble.
I've never been great in history, so what the assignment is asking is making me very, very confused.
How would I show French, Spain, and English colonizations? Does that mean what parts of the US did those particular immigrant groups lived in?
And, what do they mean by major European settlements?
Could someone PLEASE explain this to me. I'm so confused and I don't know what to do...
Thanks so much...
~Kune
I have to make a map of North America in 1756 with:
-20 major European settlements The word "settlements" just means towns and cities.
-French, Spanish, English colonizations The areas that were primarily founded and settled by people from those nations.
-Native American Tribes Obvious, right?
-20 major geographical features Mountains, rivers, lakes, bays, islands, capes, etc. -- land and water formations.
... How would I show French, Spain, and English colonizations? Does that mean what parts of the US did those particular immigrant groups lived in?
Yes, that's what it means. Once you figure out where those areas are, you can color-code each one differently; perhaps red for English, green for Spanish, and blue for French -- or whatever you think would make them easy for you to remember.
And, what do they mean by major European settlements?
Major towns or cities that were originally founded and settled by the different European groups. Again, you can use color-coding. For example, Boston and New York were primarily begun and settled by the English, even though people from other countries eventually moved to those cities, too.
I went to www.google.com and entered COLONIAL MAPS. Here are the results:
http://www.google.com/search?q=colonial+maps&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
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Kune,
This is so easy. I am sure you have a History Book. Look in the section of the Seven Years War or Spanish American War. Think about where the explorers were from (Country) DeSoto was French and so on. Also, look at your Indian tribes. Where did the Souix settle, etc. Your project needs to contain a map of the US before settlements. You can show where the Mayflower first landed as that is the first area where the English settled in the US. Realize that once people started settling land, they pushed the Indian tribes back West. Florida was settled first by what country? Look up the Louisiana purchase as that will help a great deal. If you have more try to google them and see if you can first find a map of North America in 1756. I tried on google but did not see a good one to look at as a reference. Hope this helps!
Kune, I understand that you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to approach your US History project. Don't worry, I'm here to help break it down for you.
To start, let's understand the key elements of the project:
1. 20 major European settlements: These are towns and cities that were established by European settlers in North America. Each settlement is associated with a particular European country, such as England, Spain, or France.
2. French, Spanish, English colonizations: This refers to the areas of North America that were primarily settled and governed by each respective European country. For example, French colonization refers to areas where French settlers built towns and cities and established their presence.
3. Native American Tribes: These are the various indigenous communities that inhabited North America before the arrival of European settlers. You can research and identify the major tribes and their approximate locations during that time.
4. 20 major geographical features: This includes natural features like mountains, rivers, lakes, bays, islands, and capes. You can research and choose significant geographical landmarks to include on your map.
To show French, Spanish, and English colonizations, you can color-code the different areas on your map. For example, you could use red for English, green for Spanish, and blue for French to make it visually clear which areas were predominantly settled by each group. You can also label the settlements using the names of the actual towns and cities founded by European colonizers.
To identify major European settlements, you can refer to your history textbook or do some online research. Look for cities and towns that were significant during that time period and which were established by European settlers.
When researching Native American tribes, you can find information about their locations, territories, and groupings within different regions of North America during that period. This will help you accurately represent them on your map.
For major geographical features, you can search for maps or atlases that show the important landmarks present in North America in 1756. Look for things like well-known mountains, rivers, lakes, and other notable natural features.
To find reference materials, you can try searching online using keywords like "North America map 1756" or "colonial maps." Additionally, your history textbook or local library might have resources that can provide further information and visuals for your project.
Remember, taking it one step at a time and doing thorough research will help you create an accurate and visually appealing map for your US History project. Good luck!