American History Unit

Who were the first Americans?

• Native Americans
• Settlers
• Pilgrims
• Europeans

When did Christopher Columbus discover The Americas?

• 1620
• July 4, 1776
• 1492
• 1986

Although he was Italian, Columbus sailed for which country?

• United States
• Spain
• England
• France

What was Columbus looking for on his voyage?

• New Land
• Gold
• Tropical Islands
• A Shorter Route to India

Columbus's 3 ships were called...

• The Nina, The Pinta, and the San Anotnio
• The Mayflower
• The Titanic
• The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria

What was the name of the first colony that settlers established in the New World?

• Jamestown
• Plymouth Rock
• St. Augustine
• Roanoke

What was the main reason that the Pilgrims came to the new land?

• They wanted to own land.
• They wanted an adventure.
• They wanted freedom to worship in any way they chose.
• Right to Vote

What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship?

• The Mayflower
• The Constitution
• The Titanic
• The River Boat

The Pilgrims were planning on settling in Virginia, but they were blown off course and landed in...

• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• Plymouth Rock

Which native American helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to plant crops and find food?

• Hiawatha
• Squanto
• Sacgawea
• Geronimo