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Ch 2: WEST History: Early Settlements in the United States

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Learn new facts or review what you know about early U.S. settlements with our video lessons and self-assessment quizzes. This topic is among those you will be tested on when taking the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST) History exam.

WEST History: Early Settlements in the United States - Chapter Summary

Use the lessons in this chapter to go over details about how and where the early colonies of the U.S. were established to prepare you for the WEST History exam. This review can help you develop the following abilities that you can apply when answering questions about early U.S. history:

  • Detailing the problems facing the Jamestown colony
  • Describing the landing of the Mayflower and the relationship between pilgrims and the native Indians
  • Discussing the arrival and settlement of Puritans in the Northeast
  • Providing details about the expansion of the British colonies and life in the northern, southern and middle colonies
  • Summarizing the start of slavery in the American colonies

With a lot of information contained in these short and engaging videos, you might consider using the timeline feature which allows you to view portions of the lesson covering material that you might need to concentrate on. The quizzes are presented in the same format you will find on the actual WEST History exam and allow you to assess what you have learned from the lessons.

WEST History: Early Settlements in the United States - Chapter Objectives

The WEST History exam is designed to assess your comprehension of early and current U.S. and world history events in addition to social studies concepts. The Early Settlements in the United States chapter addresses characteristics of initial U.S. colonies, which you will be tested on in the first domain of the History exam. This domain covers American history prior to 1791. This 110-question exam is computer-administered.

WEST teacher certification exams are given to beginning and existing teachers in the state of Washington to measure their comprehension of basic and specific content areas. The Basic exam covers reading, writing and mathematics, while endorsement exams address diverse areas such as dance, physics, music, library media and visual arts. The WEST History exam is an endorsement exam and, like all endorsement exams, requires a passing score of 240.

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The Settlement of Jamestown Colony

1. The Settlement of Jamestown Colony

In 1607, Englishmen founded the settlement of Jamestown, where they interacted with North American natives. Learn about the history of Jamestown and read about the events involving Powhatan and Pocahontas, the native settlers, and the royal colony of Virginia.
The Mayflower and the Plymouth Rock Settlement

2. The Mayflower and the Plymouth Rock Settlement

The journey of the Pilgrims started with the Mayflower's voyage in 1620. Learn about the history of the Pilgrims, the settlement of Plymouth Rock, and how they interacted with the Wampanoag.
The Puritans and the Founding of the New England Colonies

3. The Puritans and the Founding of the New England Colonies

The Puritans helped found the New England colonies. Learn about the Puritans and their role in developing the New England colonies, including the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Explore the lives of some of the New England colonies' leaders such as John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and Thomas Hooker. Understand the roles that the Puritans and each of these leaders played in forming the colonies of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
The 13 Colonies: Life in Early America

4. The 13 Colonies: Life in Early America

This lesson explores what life in Early America was like in the northern, southern, and middle colonies. Some defining aspects of this time include increased population, King Phillip's War, Salem Witch Trials, plantations, and the printing press.
Rise of the Slave Trade: Black History in Colonial America

5. Rise of the Slave Trade: Black History in Colonial America

Black history in Colonial American began with the slave trade. This lesson covers the triangular trade, the Middle Passage, Phillis Wheatley, task systems, slave codes, and Black people's different experiences in the northern and southern colonies.
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