European Exploration and Settlement

Which person was credited as being the first to discover the Americas for the Spanish?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

Which number represents where the Spanish settled in North America?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which person is credited as being the first to claim land in North America for France?

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

Which number represents the land that was claimed by the French in North America?

• 1

• 2

• 3

What was the goal of Conquistadors?

• to conquer and take over land for Spain

• to make peace with the Indians

• to find a route to Asia

Which accurately describes the relationship between the French and the Indians in New France?

• they were business partners

• they were enemies with all Indian tribes

• they wanted to conquer all of their land for France

What discouraged a lot of people from wanting to settle in New France (Canada)?

• the harsh climate

• too many Indians

• lots of gold

Which number represents the land claimed by the English/British in North America?

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Pinedale

• New York

• New Hampshire

In New France, what valuable item were "wood rangers" searching for in order to make money?

• beaver pelts and other animals

• gold

• silver

• water