Studies Weekly: Week 12: Early Colonization & Trade

Why did early settlers want land near the coast?

• because the ocean was beautiful

• because the coast had many American Indians living there

• because the land was good for trapping and fur trading

• because they liked the breeze of the ocean

• Because Elijah wanted to hang out and tell his goofy jokes.

What caused the conflict over control of Maine to end?

• Maine became a state in 1820.

• European countries found other land to claim.

• American Indians took control of the land.

• British soldiers took control during the War of 1812.

Which of the following did NOT use the beaver as a symbol?

• Dutch West India Company

• Massachusetts Bay Company

• Hudson Bay Company

• Canada

Use the charter below to help you answer the question.

Who was the writer of this charter?

• Sir Thomas Gates

• Sir George Somers

• King James I

• George Popham

Why did New Sweden fail? (p. 3, Seventeen Years for New Sweden) [OUCH! Sarah corrected me on my spelling! Thank you Sarah! )

• Indians attacked them

• Swedish government sent resources to other places instead of the colony.

• There was a viral attack in which many died.

• New Netherland's governor sent soldiers to take over the colony.

• Aliens attacked from outer space and New Sweden's people were sent to another planet.

What was the relationship between the American Indians and the fur trading companies? (p. 2 and 3/Fur Trade and the American Indians).

• The American Indian did most of the trapping.

• the American Indian women and children did the curing and tanning before being sold to Europe.

• The trading companies paid for the pelts with money and goods.

• They didn't agree. Both fought for the hunting of the beaver.

• The American Indians showed the European companies were to find the beaver. That is it, nothing else.

Why was Maine an ideal location to establish a colony?

• It had a huge supply of wilderness.

• It had very mild winter weather.

• It allowed for trade opportunities with American Indian groups.

• It was rich in natural resources.

Use the charter below to help you answer the question.

What area did it give them the right to colonize?

• Newfoundland to New York City

• Virginia to Maine

• Delaware Bay

• Saint Croix River

Who was the founder of the New Sweden colony?

• Peter Stuyvesant

• Johan Printz

• Queen Christiana

• Peter Minuit

Which American Indian group was seen playing lacrosse by French missionaries?

• Huron

• Lenape

• Timuca

• Powhatan