The French and Dutch in North America

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

At first, they thought they had found the Northwest Passage.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

They raised crops and made products to sell in Europe.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Missionary work was important to them.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

They fought deadly wars against the Iroquois.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Many came seeking freedom of religion.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Most settled in or near New Amsterdam.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Traders traveled far to the west looking for furs.

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Who did Hudson claim the Hudson River Valley for?

• Dutch

• English

• French

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:

Who invited settlers from other countries to come to New Netherland?

• Dutch

• English

• French

A shortcut by water across North America to Asia.

• Voyage

• Commerce

• Northwest Passage