APUSH 2.1 & 2.2 Practice

Front

New Netherlands was established for primarily _________ purposes.

Back

economic

Front

What country was the first to settle in America and therefore got the most land?

Back

Spain

Front

What do buildings such as the one shown above reveal about Spain's purposes for establishing colonies in the Americas?

Back

They hoped to convert American Indians to Christianity.

Front

This group of early colonists had the most positive interactions with Native Americans: Dutch, French, British, Spanish

Back

French

Answer explanation

The French intermarried with Native Americans, and had strong relationships based on trade. All other groups were more violent towards Native Americans.

Front

Who spoke out about the mistreatment of Native Americans?

Back

Bartolome de Las Casas

Front

What animal was the MAIN target for French fur traders?

Back

Beaver

Front

The first French colonists in North America were mostly interested in

Back

fishing, trapping, and trading

Front

What caused the greatest conflict between Native Americans and European settlers? Options: Political Inequality, Religion, Economics

Back

Land Disputes

Front

The area in green was colonized by which country?

Back

France

Front

The area in blue was colonized by which country?

Back

Spain