HIST 101 - 0101
American History to 1877

Be sure to focus on the three elements essential for doing well on each identification on the midterms and final examinations. Identifications should also serve as your examples for essay questions. Learning the historical significance first is key.
1) when? (within a decade--1 point) 2) the facts? (generally 1-2 sentences---keep this section brief--1 point) 3) historical significance? (What does this event represent that helps us to understand the times?--3 points)

  • Tenochtitlan (16th century)
  • October 12, 1492 and New Spain
  • Magna Carta (1215)
 
  • New France (1608)
 
  • New Netherland (1664)
 
  • New England (1620)
 
  • John Winthrop ( 1620)
 
  • Jamestown (1607)
  • John Smith and John Rolfe (1607)
 
  • Cecilius Calvert (1645)
  • Roger Williams (1635)
 
  • William Penn (1677)
 
  • Virginia's Slave Law of 1662
  • Bacon's Rebellion (1674)