WASP Presentation
Slide 1: Defining WASPS - correct answer Before we get into learning about WASP's
and their purpose it is important to understand the definition behind what they are
called. WASP means White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Looking into this extensive
name each word ties in what these people are. White clearly addresses their skin
color. Anglo is actually a prefix used to indiciate the relationship to being an English
descendant in another country. Saxon is an adjective to help support the word
Anglo. Lastly, Protestant is a religion seperate from Roman Catholic Church meaning
a vast majority is Baptist or Presbyterian. So, as you can see, just by defining these
four simple words you can already start to get an idea of exactly who these people
are.
Slide 2: What Are WASPS - correct answer The term "WASP" is defined as White
Anglo-Saxon Protestant. It is a closed social group of a high status. These people are
known to have "old money" and a strong sense of religion. Also, known to be very
influential throughout their society.
Slide 3: Where WASP's Came From - correct answer The White Anglo-Saxon
Protestant came from a variety of places all over New England. They came from
Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
Slide 4: Why Did They Leave? - correct answer The 1st WASP to land on America
was actually Christopher Columbus. As we all know, Columbus meant to find a new
trade route to India and ended up landing right on the soil of the US. The exact date
was October 12th, 1492. After this, the WASP's chose to come America, they were
not forced.
Slide 5: Why WASPS Chose America - correct answer The White Anglo-Saxon
Protestant chose America for many reasons. One major one being religion. They
wanted to have freedom of religion, since many kings forced Catholism upon WASPs
when actually the majority of WASPs were Christian. Also, WASPs wanted to spread
their religion to the Native Americans in America. Another big factor was land. Many
son's inherited land from America and went to claim it, while other WASPs came
over to buy as much land as they wanted. Another big reason is for more wealth.
Since there was a vast land for searching for gold and business across this "new
world".
