Studies Weekly, Week 12

Why did the Saint Croix Island colony fail?

• They were abandoned by their leader.

• Conflict arose with the American Indian groups.

• They were not prepared for the harsh winter.

• They were taken over by the British.

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

• Huron

• Lenape

• Timuca

• Powhatan

Why did charters sometimes caused conflicts between people from different countries.

• People from different countries couldn't read the other language their charters were written in.

• People from different countries could both have a charter for the same piece of land.

Who was the founder of the New Sweden colony?

• Peter Stuyvesant

• Johan Printz

• Queen Christiana

• Peter Minuit

Use the charter 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

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.

Check all the people who were fighting for control of land in Maine before it became a state.

• Spanish

• Dutch

• French

• English

Use the charter to help you answer the question.

Who was the writer of this charter?

• Sir Thomas Gates

• Sir George Somers

• King James I

• George Popham

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

• Dutch West India Company

• Massachusetts Bay Company

• Hudson Bay Company

• Canada

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.